Policy unit weighs in on Emanuel’s proposed police oversight reforms, urging greater independence, records preservation.
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Voters’ Guide — 2016 Illinois General Election — November 8th
On November 8, Illinois residents will cast their votes for many important local, statewide and federal executive and legislative offices. For answers to some important general election questions, check out the BGA’s voters’ guide.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Food For Thought At The 2016 BGA Luncheon: Elections Matter
Illinois can’t afford more civic disengagement. That’s why we’re working to reform the election process.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Chicago Housing Authority Places Families In Crime-Plagued Neighborhoods
The high-rise projects were torn down years ago to place families in safer settings. Yet public housing residents today face violent crime throughout the city.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Rauner Mulls Options To Unwind Bad Deal With Wall Street Banks
Governor inherited fiasco with interest rate contracts that may cost taxpayers millions.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Labor Day In Chicago Mixes Fun With Back-To-School Worries
Labor Day in Chicago: Family fun, then back-to-school amid fears that teachers may strike again.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Women Make Up A Small Minority Of Illinois’ School Leadership
Even though a majority of public school educators are women, few graduate to the top positions.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Board Moves To Yank Pension Of Convicted Ex-City Official In Redflex Scandal
John Bills Jr. was sentenced to 10 years in prison in August for taking bribes in traffic camera scheme.
Posted inPress Release
Stop! Don’t Block Election Day Registration And Keep Thousands From Voting In November
A last minute court challenge has been mounted to block Election Day Registration throughout Illinois, which would prevent thousands of Illinois residents from voting in November. BGA has joined with other groups in a friend of the court brief in opposition.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Uptick Seen In City of Chicago Pensioners Drawing Big Payouts
The number of people collecting six-figure pensions is increasing, adding strain to the city’s largest retirement fund.