February 22, 2012 — INVESTIGATION
Lawsuit alleges aide to Stone Park mayor tried to shake down strip club developer; Melrose Park eyes court challenge to halt opening of club next to convent.
February 21, 2012 — INVESTIGATION
Feds investigate whether taxpayer money was misused; BGA finds dubious results in state job-training program after nearly $20 million in grants are awarded.
February 15, 2012 — INVESTIGATION
In response to a Better Government Association special investigation, Chicago Public Schools will propose changes to it's policy for sick-day payouts.
February 14, 2012 — RESOURCES
This March voters will gather to narrow the playing field of candidates in preparation for the November 2012 general election. The BGA has answers to all of your March primary questions. (sleepyneko/cc)
February 8, 2012 — INVESTIGATION
Public agencies spend roughly $1 million in single year on employee parking in Chicago; After questions surface, Rahm proposes more belt-tightening.
January 30, 2012 — ACTION & POLICY
With support from the Senate and House Leadership, a bill to eliminate legislative scholarships can pass and be ready for the Governor to sign by the end of February.
Last week, hundreds of BGA supporters signed a petition demanding that lawmakers end the legislative scholarship program that lets them give free tuition to children or relatives of buddies, political allies or campaign workers.
Will you take the next step and ask your lawmaker to co-sponsor a bill to eliminate the legislative scholarship program?
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