Private conference calls between aldermen and Mayor Lori Lightfoot violated “nearly every meaningful requirement” of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the lawsuit says.
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BGA Joins Call For Transparency and Accountability in Policing
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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BGA Joins Call to Protect Journalists, Demonstrators
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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UPDATE: NPR Illinois Award Underscores U of I Disregard For First Amendment
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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UPDATE: FOIA Survives Attempted Legislative Assault
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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BGA Opposes End Run Around FOIA During COVID-19 Emergency
A bill introduced in the General Assembly’s special session contains a provision that would relieve local governments of their obligation to produce public records during the pandemic.
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Tell Lawmakers to Protect Our Nov. 3 Election
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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BGA Urges Lawmakers to Send a Ballot to All Registered Voters in November
Illinois lawmakers must guard against voting disruptions caused by COVID-19, but SB1863 does not go far enough.
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With COVID-19 Looming, Illinois Must Act Now to Ensure A Robust, Safe and Fair November Election
To maximize participation, the state should mail a ballot to every registered voter. At the same time, it will be critical to preserve and protect in-person voting options.
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BGA Joins Citizen Advocacy Center and Others Urging Pritzker and Raoul to Support FOIA
The COVID-19 pandemic can make it challenging for governments to fulfill public records requests, but transparency is crucial during a public health emergency, the groups say