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Trump Towers With Huuuge Property Tax Savings
Presidential candidate saved a whopping $800,000 in property taxes on his unoccupied penthouse because of a unique Cook County policy.
BGA To Gov. Rauner: Support These Bills
Watchdog group sends letters backing bipartisan legislation that if signed into law will help to reform, improve and repair Illinois.
Chicago Enacts Safeguards To Protect Against Risky Borrowing Schemes
Chicago enacts safeguards against “toxic swaps” after paying big price for risky deals.
CHA’s Section 8 Contractors May Get Booted
In wake of Sun-Times/BGA stories on public housing tenants living in apartments with code violations, CHA may stop outsourcing Section 8 management.
Some Good Government Wins Despite Springfield Gridlock
In case you think legislators did absolutely nothing in spring session.
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.
BGA Updates, Expands Two Free Databases
Better Government Association provides new information on public-sector pension and union-related portals.
BGA Wins Journalism Awards
Better Government Association recognized for legal and education reporting, commentary.
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.
