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Fact-Check: No, Pelosi Was Not Calling All the Shots for Capitol Security Officials on Jan. 6

Aug 5, 2021 6:00 AM

During a GOP press conference ahead of a House probe into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois claimed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was in charge of all actions taken by Capitol security leadership that day. That’s highly misleading.

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No Ransom Paid, but Illinois AG Office Is Spending More Than $2.5 Million on Hacker Attack

In his first in-depth interview since the April breach at the state’s top law enforcement agency, Raoul acknowledges the hack is “embarrassing.”
Jul 29, 2021 2:30 PM
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Few Programs Steer Child Carjackers Away From Trouble

Children as young as 13 have been caught hijacking cars in Chicago. Experts say first-time arrestees can’t get the intervention they need.
Jul 7, 2021 7:00 AM
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Alcaldía De Chicago Dice Que Necesita Cerca De $600 Millones Más Para Terminar La Transformación De Cabrini-Green

Con un presupuesto público que ya supera los $300 millones, el esfuerzo de 23 años para revitalizar la zona alrededor del antiguo proyecto de viviendas públicas tomará al menos 12 años más y podría acercarse a un total de casi mil millones de dólares.
Jun 21, 2021 12:00 PM

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The Failures Before the Fires

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The Failures Before the Fires: Dozens Die in Chicago Buildings Where the City Knew of Fire Safety Issues

Better Government Association’s Annual Luncheon: Character Matters

September 23, 2021

11:30am - 1:30pm

Please join the Better Government Association at our annual luncheon on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Proceeds from this event will help support the BGA's high-impact investigative journalism, essential fact-checking, advocacy on behalf of good governance and activities that engage citizens in demanding effective leadership and policies.

Illinois Redistricting Hearings Fail to Engage the Public. Ask Yourself Why

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Mar 23, 2021 1:00 PM

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Can Ranked Choice Voting Transform Our Democracy?

May 27, 2021 6:00 AM

How's Mayor Lori Lightfoot Doing? We're Keeping Track.

Updated: August 3, 2021

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Ethics Reform: Is That All?
June 1, 2021

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