Following BGA/FOX disclosures about a questionable land deal involving Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown, her husband and a campaign donor, federal authorities start investigating.
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County Official Quits
Amid questions from the BGA about whether he was posting insensitive Facebook messages during work hours, a high-ranking aide to Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez resigns.
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BGA Sues FBI Over Access To Public Records
The FBI is not immune from the federal Freedom of Information Act, the law that guarantees public access to government records.
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CPS Revises Grad Rates After BGA/WBEZ Report
Acknowledging their graduation rates were inflated, Chicago Public Schools officials are now revising those overly rosy numbers – which Mayor Emanuel has long touted.
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Casino Hit With $2 Million Fine
The Illinois Gaming Board proposes fining Rivers Casino $2 million following a BGA inquiry involving a casino contractor.
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Emanuel, Alderman Introduce Long-Awaited Privatization Ordinance
An ordinance designed to prevent another fiasco like the parking meter deal has been introduced in the Chicago City Council. BGA was involved in its development.
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BGA Files Series Of Pro-Transparency Lawsuits
Better Government Association sues Emanuel and Rauner administrations, as well as State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, for failing to comply with state’s open records law.
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Inspector General Launches Probe, CPS Vows Reform
Following a BGA/WBEZ investigation into inflated graduation rates at Chicago Public Schools, the agency’s inspector general launches an investigation. Also, CPS announces a series of reforms to better ensure the integrity of graduation rates, including making principals take responsibility for the accuracy of data.
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Gaming Board Launches Probe
Prompted by questions from the BGA, the Illinois Gaming Board launches an investigation into Rivers Casino over its relationship with a Chicago company whose president has had ties to reputed mob figures.
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Legislative Halftime: Good Start; More To Do
BGA beats back a bad FOIA bill; other reform efforts slowly advance.