Latest Past Events

Fixing Illinois’ Public Pensions

Regents Hall, Lewis Towers, 16th Fl, 111 E Pearson St (Pearson and Rush), Chicago, 60611

The panelists discuss the current pension problem in Illinois and how it might be addressed.

Panel: Illinois Townships – Relevant or Redundant?

Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Ave, Evanston, 60201

A Panel Discussion Hosted by the Better Government Association  Moderator: NBC 5 Reporter Phil RogersPanelists: Hon. Larry Suffredin, 13th District Cook County Board District CommissionerEmily Miller, BGA Policy & Government Affairs Coordinator Bob Porter, Township Officials of Cook County Administrative Coordinator Sam Yingling, Avon Township Supervisor The event begins at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)To RSVP register […]

Panel: High Costs of Wrongful Convictions

Chicago Urban League, 4510 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, 60653

Moderated by Andy ShawPresident & CEO, Better Government Association  Featuring Andrea L. ZoppPresident & CEO, Chicago Urban League  Panelists include: The Honorable Kwame Raoul, Illinois State Senator (D-13)The Honorable Tommy Brewer, 7th Judicial Subcircuit, ChicagoThe Center on Wrongful ConvictionsClick here to read the joint investigation by the Better Government Association and the Center on Wrongful Convictions.To RSVP, go to www.wrongfulconvictions.eventbrite.com […]