Results & Reforms

After questions are raised by the BGA and FOX 32 about a video that appears to show a Maywood cop stomping a man during a police call, village officials launch an internal investigation.

After the BGA reports a mini-casino is planned for a Village of Dolton-owned retirement home for low-income seniors, the Illinois Gaming Board says it may withdraw the gaming license.

In wake of BGA legal action that forced mayor to release personal emails, Chicago Board of Ethics levies fine against David Plouffe, who lobbied mayor on behalf of Uber.

A bill that would limit how much public officials can spend on taxpayer-subsidized travel is passed by legislators and heads to Gov. Rauner’s desk. The legislation was inspired by news stories from the BGA and other media groups on questionable spending by school districts.

Several months after the BGA and CBS2 highlight the case of a Chicago cop who allegedly lied in court in an attempted murder case, the Chicago Police Department moves to fire her, and she resigns.

Following questions from the BGA about nonprofits donating money to Illinois politicians, despite an IRS ban on tax-exempt charities engaging in politics, a number of elected officials agree to refund money.

After inquiries from the BGA, the Rauner administration forces out housing aide amid pay-to-play allegations.

After BGA asks Emanuel administration about millions of dollars in city contracts awarded to company with serious workplace safety violations on previous municipal projects, city officials said they hadn’t known, and demand answers from contractor.

Prompted in part by BGA news coverage, state legislator proposes legislation that would make it tougher for local government officials to spend taxpayer money on travel, excursions.

After the BGA sues, the Emanuel administration releases surveillance video of dog being choked as city workers try to bring it under control.