A year of City Council meetings since the 2023 elections hasn’t seen much change in the body’s time management: Roughly one-third of regular meeting time, from the end of public […]
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Building Bridges: Community Collaboration and Journalism Panel
This panel brings together industry leaders to share insights and perspectives on fostering community collaboration, emphasizing the importance of building bridges to strengthen connections within the media landscape. Meet the […]
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Testimony by BGA President David Greising before the House Personnel & Pensions Committee
Chair Kifowit, Vice Chair Rohr, Rep. Reick, members of the committee: Thank you for the invitation to speak today about one of the most important issues facing our state: How […]
Out of the Shadows: Empowering Communities Through Court Transparency
As part of the Court Transparency Coalition, Common Cause, the Better Government and BUILD’s Peace and Justice Center present a community forum to explore how Illinois Courts impact the lives […]
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Make the Judicial Branch Subject to FOIA
Below is a letter BGA Policy sent to the General Assembly of Illinois urging them to support court transparency: In Illinois, the public has the right to documents and information […]
Join us for Beyond the Byline and the Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
Join us for Beyond the Byline: Featuring the 20th Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting on Thursday, May 9th, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Venue SIX10 in downtown Chicago. […]
Ink + Impact: A Celebration of Journalism
Step into the heart of literary excellence at the American Writers Museum, and engage in captivating conversations, share experiences, and forge connections with like-minded individuals who share a vested belief […]
Supporters’ RSVP for Ink + Impact: A Celebration of Journalism
Step into the heart of literary excellence at the American Writers Museum, and engage in captivating conversations, share experiences, and forge connections with like-minded individuals who share a vested belief […]
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Ink + Impact: A Celebration of Journalism
Step into the heart of literary excellence at the American Writers Museum, and engage in captivating conversations, share experiences, and forge connections with like-minded individuals who share a vested belief […]
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Ink + Impact: Ethics in Government
Join the BGA Second Century Council for a round table breakfast discussion regarding the City Council’s Ethics Committee, with 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin.