Governor inherited fiasco with interest rate contracts that may cost taxpayers millions.
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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.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Could Chicago Save Millions By Slashing Boards Of “Sister Agencies?”
Who needs a park board when the biggest decisions are made by City Hall?
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA Deeply Disappointed By Fair Map Loss
November ballot won’t offer voters a fair map choice after close Supreme Court decision.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Teachers’ Pension Fund Has History Of Overpaying
Just as one dispute involving overpayments is settled, another one begins.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Time To Think Outside The Box To Stem Chicago’s Violence
One thing’s for sure: with more than 450 people killed this year, current anti-violence strategies aren’t working.