Water reclamation district commissioners are on the right track in creating an inspector general.
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The BGA’s Policy Agenda in Springfield: Stay Tuned to What We’re Supporting to Improve Our Government
The hundreds of bills tracked by the BGA’s Policy and Civic Engagement team cover subjects like the Freedom of Information Act, ethics and disclosure, government streamlining, consolidation and more.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
The BGA’s Policy Team Testifies in Support of Creating an Inspector General for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
If done right, an Inspector General at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District will fight corruption and help improve operations and save money – potentially identifying millions in missed revenue or potential savings.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: The Chicago Gun Lie Trump Won’t Let Die
President Donald Trump headed to Dallas to speak to members of the National Rifle Association, repeating a familiar talking point about Chicago’s gun laws.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
How to Create Independent Oversight of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and its $1 Billion Budget
The BGA’s Policy Team presents best-practice recommendations for oversight of the Chicago area’s water reclamation district, one of the region’s biggest governments.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
BGA-Backed Plan to Limit Six-Figure Severance Deals Approved by Senate
A proposal to protect taxpayers by ending golden parachutes for public executives now heads to the House. Being asked to leave shouldn’t be like hitting a lottery jackpot, the BGA says.
Posted inEvents
Event Recap | 2018 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting
Thanks to the generosity of the Driehaus Foundation we are able to celebrate and reward, with $25,000 in prize money, the work of other investigative journalists in the watchdog fight.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Does Chicago Pay Tree Trimmers Top Dollar?
A political progressive who hopes to challenge Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s re-election complains the city is shorting vital services while lavishing six-figure compensation on many workers, including tree trimmers.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
BGA’s Policy Team Testifies for Small Donor Matching Campaign Finance Legislation
A small donor democracy matching program would improve fairness and ballot accessibility, giving more candidates a chance to run.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Rauner, Lawmakers Face Showdown On Volkswagen Pollution Money
A rush to spend $109 million is attacked as a political grab in governor’s re-election campaign; the Illinois Senate votes to slow the process.