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| Appeals Court Upholds Ryan Conviction: BGA Asks "Will Ryan Take Responsibility Now?"
August 21, 2007
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| State lawmakers consider gambling as a way to educate
August 8, 2007
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BGA and Reform Groups to Governor: Step up
November 8, 2006
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Late Congressional Hearings Change Plans; BGA Enjoys Extraordinary Benefit
October 2, 2006
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Toledo Blade, Daily Southtown honored 2006 George Bliss Award for Investigative Journalism
October 2, 2006
The Better Government Association (BGA) has honored the Blade of Toledo with the 2006 George Bliss Award for Excellence in Investigative Journalism. The award was presented at the BGA's annual reception and benefit Friday, September 29 at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago.
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Ryan sentenced to 78 months in Federal Prison
September 6, 2006
Today George Ryan was unable to dodge the one thing he has avoided his entire career in public service: tangible punishment for the selfish and corrupt practices he unleashed upon the citizens of Illinois.
Read Jay Stewart's statement...
The BGA and George Ryan: The history and timeline (pdf)
Visit the BGA's Special Section on the George Ryan Trial
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Statement from BGA Executive Director Jay Stewart after City Hall convictions
July 6, 2006
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Response from Governor: The system ain't rockin', so don't come a knockin'.
May 11, 2006
Governor Rod Blagojevich quickly acted on the campaign finance proposals in a May 4, 2006 letter from the Better Government Association and seven other reform groups.
Read the response from the State Board of Elections
Read the May 4th letter...
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The BGA and George Ryan: The history and timeline
April 25, 2006
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Comptroller Hynes calls on lawmakers to pass Integrity Initiative
April 25, 2006
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Ryan verdict an opportunity for reflection by public officials
April 17, 2006
The guilty verdicts today in the George Ryan Trial tentatively close the book on Mr. Ryan’s long history of misusing his power in government and violating the public trust. Yet, the judgment shines a bright light on the never-ending story of corruption to which many continue to turn a blind eye.
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Read the April edition of the BGA Watchdog Report
April 3, 2006
Get the latest news from inside the BGA in "The Watch".
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BGA Launches New Website
March 30, 2006
Welcome to the BGA's new home on the internet. Our goal is to provide enhanced content for citizens like you, who rely on the 83-year-old watchdog group for its investigations of waste, corruption and mismanagement in the public sector. The new BGA Site has a number of resources to assist you with questions regarding state and local governments. We welcome your feedback and thank you for visiting our new home!
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BGA media partners to receive prestigious Studs Terkel Media Awards
March 29, 2006
The Better Government Association (BGA) congratulates two of its media partners slated for honors at the 2006 Studs Terkel Media Awards. WMAQ-TV’s Renee Ferguson and the editorial staff of the Residents’ Journal will be recognized for excellence in reporting on Chicago’s diverse communities. The BGA is proud to have partnered with these honorees its investigation into Chicago Housing Authority contractors.
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