The Emanuel administration’s handling of a request for city pound video showing a dog being choked was shameless – but not surprising.
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Chicago Aldermen Rev Up Reform
BGA backs committee’s decision to send important inspector general bill to City Council; final vote expected Wednesday.
Posted inPress Release
Andy Shaw Talks Police Reform, Pressure On Emanuel And More With WBBM
Rahm Emanuel faces his toughest challenges yet, Shaw says.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
City Council Factions Prepare For Inspector General Showdown
Watchdog or lapdog? Aldermanic factions prepare for a showdown this week over the power of a new Legislative Inspector General.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Ex-Congressmen Work As “Consultants” For Special Interests
Designation means they don’t have to register as lobbyists, publicly disclose clients or adhere to revolving-door limits.
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.