The CTA is big news these days as transit officials begin the massive, and massively disruptive, Red Line overhaul on the South Side.
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Posted inAnalysis, Policy
On the Radio: BGA’s Policy Director
Emily Miller, the BGA’s policy director, talked to Springfield’s WJPF-AM about proposed legislation before the Illinois General Assembly that addresses the public safety issue of alcohol impairment for on-duty police officers throughout the state.
Posted inPress Release
Better Government Association Expands Electronic Access to Public Records
BGA launches database on future public-sector pension recipients; web page with FBI files on public figures.
Posted inLegal
Better Government Association Sues County Agency Over FOIA Roadblock
Cook County Recorder of Deeds makes it as difficult as possible to obtain public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act; the BGA says ‘enough is enough.’
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Civic Federation Issues Report Supporting Madigan Pension Fix
The Civic Federation, a Chicago-based non-partisan government research organization, is supporting House Speaker Michael J. Madigan’s comprehensive public pension reform bill.
Posted inPress Release
Andy Shaw Takes Watchdog Message to Oak Brook
BGA president & CEO Andy Shaw tells International Harvester and Navistar retirees the fight for better government requires all of us to get involved.
Posted inPress Release
Andy Shaw on In The Loop
Andy Shaw of the Better Government Association, Chicago, sits down with WYCC PBS Chicago co-host Chris Bury for a taping of In the Loop.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Some Scams Scamming Less
One of the public’s beefs with the media is that newspapers and TV stations don’t follow up on enough of their stories.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Wins Four Lisagor Awards
Teams up with FOX 32 News to win for investigation into Maywood police department and also wins for BGA’s in-depth “Rescuing Illinois” series.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Battle Lines Forming in Lyons School Dispute
An ugly political fight is brewing in Lyons Township, pitting the troubled government agency that manages tax dollars for 13 west suburban school systems against the biggest public school district in the consortium.