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Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Bill Aims For Tighter Travel Controls
Prompted in part by BGA findings, legislator proposes limits on travel, excursions by elected officials.
Posted inUncategorized
Illinois Pols Forge Cuba Connection
As U.S. lifts sanctions, downstate lawmakers tout state’s agribusiness, commerce opportunities with island and envision a new export boom.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Legislation Proposed On Government Travel
Prompted in part by BGA news coverage, state legislator proposes legislation that would make it tougher for local government officials to spend taxpayer money on travel, excursions.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
BGA Looks Back At 2015 As We Turn The Page
Happy New Year from the BGA! To borrow a couple lines from Frank Sinatra, 2015 “was a very good year” for our watchdog team. But regrets? We’ve “had a few.”
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Emanuel’s $1 Billion Savings Claim For CPS Is Suspect
Mayor has long claimed he’s cut $1 billion from Chicago Public Schools. But some of his math doesn’t add up.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Video: Dog Choked, Dragged At City Pound
After Better Government Association sues for access, Emanuel administration releases disturbing video of pound workers trying to bring dog under control.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Lynwood Cop Charged
After BGA and CBS2 raise questions and push for release of video showing Lynwood cop slugging a handcuffed suspect, the officer is charged with crimes.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Video Released
After the BGA sues, the Emanuel administration releases surveillance video of dog being choked as city workers try to bring it under control.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Under Pressure, Alvarez Charges Cop With Beating Prisoner
But state’s attorney originally targeted alleged victim – then waited two years to prosecute officer. With an election ahead, cop’s lawyer asks if “politics” are in play.