Press Release

The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.

Two Better Government Association news stories about alleged police misconduct are named finalists in the Chicago Bar Association’s Kogan journalism awards.

Chicago Headline Club recognizes array of investigative staff and media partners’ 2015 stories.

Among the articles recognized was a BGA/WBEZ story about false graduation rates at Chicago Public Schools.

Personnel moves bolster investigative, policy and social media efforts.

Rahm Emanuel faces his toughest challenges yet, Shaw says.

In 2015 we published 115 stories about government corruption, fraud, waste and mismanagement. Our watchdog work also prompted 17 results.

BGA President and CEO Andy Shaw says Chicagoans need more than a speech, they need action. Chicago’s has a long history of police misconduct, and several BGA investigations document it.

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Better Government Association news story about suburban cop accused of raping an intern is recognized by journalism group.