In case you think legislators did absolutely nothing in spring session.
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Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Pilot Fatigue, Error Raised In Probe Of O’Hare Runway Mishap
But airline suggests runway conditions, other factors, could have been in play, too, when commercial jetliner slid from landing strip over winter.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Updates, Expands Two Free Databases
Better Government Association provides new information on public-sector pension and union-related portals.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Wins Journalism Awards
Better Government Association recognized for legal and education reporting, commentary.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Navy Pier Centennial Celebration Should Include Transparency Commitment
BGA to Navy Pier Inc: Stop fighting our request for information about how you’re running one of our civic treasures.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
For Golf Course In Red, No Greens Fees For Politicians
As Oak Lawn’s public golf course loses millions, current and former elected officials and their families are allowed to play for free, and enjoy other recreation perks.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Summer Giveaway
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 inFollow-Up, Investigation
Accused Of Perjury, Chicago Cop Resigns
But officer may have been gone anyway – the police department recently recommended that she and partner be fired for lying about shooting case.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Cicero School Officials: Travel Log, High On Hog
District 99 is not a wealthy district, but school board members are staying at swanky hotels, eating pricey meals and making other curious expenses – courtesy of taxpayers.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Legislation Passed
A bill that would limit how much public officials can spend on taxpayer-subsidized travel is passed by legislators and heads to Gov. Rauner’s desk. The legislation was inspired by news stories from the BGA and other media groups on questionable spending by school districts.