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Chicago City Council Committee Approves Ordinance on Changes to Curfew for Minors

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Chicago City Council Committee Approves Ordinance on Changes to Curfew for Minors

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's plan to extent the citywide curfew for minors was approved by the Chicago City Council's Public Safety Committee Friday, but not without some sharp criticism
May 23, 2022 9:37 AM
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IL Lawmakers Look To Tackle Pension Fund Divestment Amid Russia, Ukraine War This Fall

After legislation went unpassed this spring, Illinois lawmakers are looking to divest from Russian assets this fall.
May 9, 2022 9:37 AM
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Chicago Park District’s Security Camera Program ‘Riddled With Inequity and Neglect,’ BGA Finds

A BGA investigation of Chicago's vast system of neighborhood parks reveals a tiny camera program with little money, inequity and neglect.
Apr 25, 2022 9:37 AM
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Chicago Ald. Walter Burnett Softened Affordable Housing Stance After Cash Influx: BGA Investigation

Several former tenants at Atrium Village in Old Town said they feel abandoned by 27th Ward Ald. Walter Burnett. An investigation by the Better Government Association revealed several accommodations made by Burnett to the apartment's developer, Onni Group.
Apr 18, 2022 9:37 AM
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Illinois Lawmakers Approve $46.5B Budget With Tax Relief

BGA gives break down on what it means for taxpayers.
Apr 15, 2022 11:55 AM
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Better Government Association Fact-Checks U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s Gender Pay Gap Claims

In March, the ABC7 Chicago data team examined where Illinois stands in closing the gender pay gap.
Apr 4, 2022 9:40 AM
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Illinois Supreme Court Rules Public Officials Can Use Campaign Funds for Attorneys

Elected officials in Illinois can continue to use campaign funds to pay for their legal defense, according to a recent ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Mar 28, 2022 10:30 AM
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BGA Investigates Allegation Former Chicago Police Supt. Philip Cline Lied in Murder Trial

A motion filed in federal court is alleging former Chicago police superintendent perjured himself in Robert Smith's murder trial.
Mar 21, 2022 10:30 AM
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BGA Finds Former IL Veterans’ Affairs Chief Wrote $50K in Checks to Mom From Political Fund

Following BGA inquiries, Linda Chapa LaVia said the money was to repay a 20-year-old loan.
Mar 14, 2022 10:12 AM
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BGA Investigator Explains Next Steps in Former IL House Speaker Mike Madigan Fallout

Eyewitness News has been following the federal charges against former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Mar 7, 2022 10:12 AM