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Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA-backed Cook County Measure Would Add Public Voice To Legislative Process
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
Posted inPress Release
Event Recap | The Future Of News: Covering The Capitol
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
Posted inEvents, Press Release
BGA Names Watchdog Award In Honor Of Inland’s Daniel Goodwin
Goodwin was honored with the award in 2016 for his lifetime contributions to business, economic development, philanthropy and civic engagement.
Posted inEvents
Event Recap | 2017 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Andy Shaw: No Budget Deal In Springfield But Progress On Good Government Reforms
While leadership flails on a budget deal, rank-and-file legislators in Springfield are moving the ball on good government issues.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA Halftime Report: Progress Continues Amid Dysfunction
BGA makes progress around key policy areas despite dysfunction in Springfield.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Tally Of Ethics Probes Tied To Emanuel Email Release Hits 14
Communications released by settlement of a BGA transparency lawsuit against the Emanuel Administration shine an ever brighter light on the special access afforded to favor-seekers with influence and power.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Andy Shaw: Empty Voting Booths A Symbol Of Our Ailing Democracy
“By any statistical measure we’re a worse democracy today than 40 or even 20 years ago.” -Dick Simpson, political scientist
Posted inLegal
BGA Sues Emanuel’s Staff Over School Lead Disclosures
The mayor’s office and public health officials refused to fully comply with an open-records request, newly filed suit claims. Officials withheld information related to lead contamination in Chicago schools.