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Founded in 1923, the Better Government Association is an independent, non-partisan government watchdog. Our mission is to combat waste, fraud, and corruption in government by conducting investigative research and litigation to expose problems; researching policy solutions promoting transparency and accountability in government; and using internship programs to train the next generation of investigators and public interest lawyers.

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Stroger's campaign committee fined, one year after BGA letter to state

Governor's appointees not playing by his own rules; fail to file ethics disclosures

Plea agreement by former IFA head details pay-to-play with Governor, Rezko for job

Appeals Court sends shock waves through City Hall

Sun-Times echoes BGA call for audit of magnet schools

BGA/ABA Ethics Series Event: June 27 Panel discussion on the legal issues surrounding patronage hiring

BGA accepting nominations for the 2008 George Bliss Award for Excellence in Investigative Journalism