The Chicago Fire Department is a city agency the Better Government Association watches closely, and with good reason — emergency work saves lives when it’s done well, and imperils them when it’s not.
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Voters’ Guide – 2014 Illinois Primary Elections – March 18, 2014
On March 18, voters will narrow the field of political candidates in preparation for November 2014 general election, which includes the much-anticipated Illinois gubernatorial election. For answers to some important March primary election questions, check out our voters’ guide.
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Smart Streamlining: DuPage County Idea Forum
The BGA hosted an idea forum on government consolidation at National Louis University in Lisle, Illinois on Monday, February 24 as part of its efforts to promote the “smart streamlining” of government units in Illinois.
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Check Out Where Gov Candidates Stand
Our mission is to shine a light on government and hold public officials accountable through our investigations, lawsuits, civic engagement and advocacy work.
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How To Avoid Another Bad Parking Meter Deal
Because even though our private partners are paying for the privilege of profiting from public assets and services, they should still be held accountable.
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This Should Not Be End Of Koschman Case
Better Government Association writes to U.S. Attorney, asks for federal investigation into how Chicago police, Cook County prosecutors and other government officials handled the killing of David Koschman at the hands of ex-Mayor Daley’s nephew.
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Don’t Let Dixon’s Recovery From Massive Ripoff Obscure Oversight Lessons
Every government office should display this famous line from Dixon’s favorite son, Ronald Reagan: “Trust but verify.”
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Don’t Let Dixon’s Recovery From Massive Ripoff Obscure Oversight Lessons
Every government office should display this famous line from Dixon’s favorite son, Ronald Reagan: “Trust but verify.”
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Tragic Reminder That We Should Also Recognize Good Government
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to remind us that public service is more than high level officials with fat salaries and generous benefits, and low-level bureaucrats who watch the clock as they push paper around.
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Tragic Reminder That We Should Also Recognize Good Government
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to remind us that public service is more than high level officials with fat salaries and generous benefits, and low-level bureaucrats who watch the clock as they push paper around.