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Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Illinois Pols Grease Legislation For Pipeline Welders
Just-passed measure removes restrictions on the number of hours pipeline welders can work, travel. But critics worry about the safety of U.S. roads.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Voters’ Guide — 2016 Illinois Primary Elections — March 15th
Questions about the March 15 primary? BGA’s Voters’ Guide has the answers.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Questionable Security Contracts In Cicero
Security firm with ties to Cicero town president’s “bodyguard” is awarded potentially lucrative deals by two government agencies in the western suburb.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Chicago IG Law Scores Points But Not The Big Win
BGA game plan: Push City Council to give watchdog full investigative power, including audits.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
CPS Grad Rates Drop At Almost Every High School
Practically all Chicago public high schools see four-year graduation rates revised lower following an investigation into inflated figures.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Our Federal Pension Bailout Story Touched A Nerve
What recent BGA story prompted more than 300 Facebook comments?
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Paying Out At CPS, Coughing Up In Kane County, And Copping A Plea
This week’s Public Eye column includes items on Chicago Public Schools cutting checks for unused vacation time, an unusual toll project in the suburbs and a cop admitting to a heinous crime.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
More Transparency Needed at CHA, says BGA
BGA supports oversight and accountability provisions in ordinance aimed at reforming the Chicago Housing Authority
Posted inPress Release
BGA Announces Key Staff Hires, Changes
Personnel moves bolster investigative, policy and social media efforts.