Despite a clear lack of specific details from the President-elect, a BGA analysis shows that Chicago could lose billions in federal aid in 2017 if Donald Trump follows through on his campaign promises.
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Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Let’s Be Frank: Chicago Bag Tax More About Bucks Than Environment
Pretending the bag tax is about anything other than revenue just breeds cynicism in already suspicious Chicagoans.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Chicago Cop Involved In Weekend Shooting Death Highlighted In BGA Examination
Officer John Poulos also shot and killed alleged burglar in 2013, an incident explored in detail by the watchdog group in May.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
A Good Idea Goes Down: House Fails To Override AVR Veto On A Party Line Vote
The Automatic Voter Registration bill started out a bipartisan effort. But it ended up with the Governor’s veto and a House party line vote that fell short of an override. AVR is needed to expand voting, improve voting rolls’ accuracy. Can we get a compromise bill to implement this sensible idea?
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Lots Of Chicago Police Reform In The Air But Not Enough On The Ground
How committed is Rahm to police reform? Depends on who you ask.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Pension Late Fees Hit Chicago Charters
More than $10 million owed to the city teachers’ retirement fund is paid late, triggering at least $1.8 million in fines.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
While Chicago Stonewalls On Public Documents, BGA Fights For Transparency
Illinois is blessed with strong transparency laws (ones we’re constantly fighting for). But too many public officials refuse to follow them.
Posted inLegal
BGA Sues Over Emails in Removal Of IHDA Chief
The Better Government Association filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Housing Development Authority seeking the release of unredacted emails related to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s ouster of the state agency’s former executive director, Joseph Galvan.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Illinois FOIA Appeals Linger With No End In Sight
Lengthy appeals process, non-binding decisions hamper ability to obtain records through Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Chicago Bag Tax Is About Green, But Which Kind?
Mayor says bag tax is about the environment, but critics say it’s about cash