Wednesday’s vote could bring real reform, but only if Chicago aldermen stays strong.
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Chicago Suburbs Have Police Misconduct Problems Too
Rahm’s taking the heat for police misconduct in Chicago, but local suburbs have their own abuse problems, and it’s costing their taxpayers dearly too.
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BGA To Chicago Aldermen: Commit To IG Reforms
The BGA urges the Chicago City Council to support vital inspector general oversight reform.
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BGA Policy Team Talks State Of The State And Police Records Retention
The BGA policy team talks with WMAY’s Jim Leach about Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State address and the BGA’s top legislative goal.
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Fundraising Pressures Take A Toll On Pols
A retiring Congressman calls fundraisers nothing more than “panhandling with hors d’oeuvres.”
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Muni Bankruptcy: Lawmakers Can Run But They Can’t Hide
Can Governor Rauner and state Republican leadership wrest control of the Chicago Public School system from Mayor Rahm Emanuel?
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BGA Sets Springfield Priorities As Governor Addresses Lawmakers
Showtime in Springfield this week as governor delivers his annual “State of the State” address and we set our 2016 legislative priorities.
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Time For Chicago Schools To Stop Admissions Fraud
Some parents in affluent Chicago neighborhoods are stealing coveted seats in elite schools from low-income students by falsifying their addresses.
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Chicago Aldermen Rev Up Reform
BGA backs committee’s decision to send important inspector general bill to City Council; final vote expected Wednesday.
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City Council Factions Prepare For Inspector General Showdown
Watchdog or lapdog? Aldermanic factions prepare for a showdown this week over the power of a new Legislative Inspector General.