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.
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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.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Police Shooting Reviews Mandated Under Bill That Passes Senate
Following a BGA/WBEZ investigation, the legislation would require all local police agencies to scrutinize the actions of officers who shoot civilians and, sometimes, fellow police.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Doubek: If You Knew Your Vote Didn’t Count, Would You Speak Up?
Gerrymandering steals your vote and your voice. Fight for fair maps now.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Lawmakers Seek Broader Reviews of Suburban Police Shootings
Following a BGA/WBEZ investigative series, members of the Illinois black legislative caucus vow a push to mandate reviews of whether officers who shoot citizens violated policies or best practices.
Posted inPress Release
BGA to Launch Innovative Engagement Platforms
A grant will fund the cost of two tools, Hearken and GroundSource, to help power meaningful audience engagement in the BGA’s watchdog work.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
Tell Illinois Lawmakers to Vote for the Fair Maps Amendments
Join the BGA in telling lawmakers to end gerrymandering and draw fair legislative and congressional maps without regard to politics.