Despite political flare-ups, Illinois in middle of national pack when it comes to key ethics laws, practices, BGA finds.
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Curiosities Abound, But MWRD Insists Hiring Process Is Sound
Denis Lawlor’s stint as a Chicago cop ended, in effect, with a bang, as a copy of his official CPD personnel file reveals.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
BGA Urges Preckwinkle To Dust Off Quigley Reform Plan
The plan highlights more than 40 potential efficiencies, including consolidating departments, tapping new revenue streams, eliminating programs, transferring services and cutting expenses.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Fatal Shootings By Chicago Police: Tops Among Biggest U.S. Cities
Chicago police have shot and killed 70 people over a five-year period, the highest number among America’s 10 largest cities.
Posted inOpenGov
A Guide to the Open Meetings Act (OMA) in Illinois
A state law that requires meetings of public bodies to be open to the public except in certain, specific situations.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
O’Hare Airport Tops In Nation With Noise Complaints
Of top 10 busiest airports in America, O’Hare’s noise complaints were far and away the most voluminous in 2014.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Sanguinetti Task Force Maintains “Smart Streamlining” Momentum
Illinois residents pay $2,350 per capita in various taxes to support those units of local government, fourth-highest rate, according to a BGA analysis.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
New O’Hare Runway To Spare City, Hammer Suburbs
In near term, flights from soon-to-open O’Hare Airport runway will be routed over suburbs, away from city neighborhoods – including Mayor Emanuel’s.
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School Discipline of Young Children Questioned
More than 2,000 kindergarten suspensions were recorded during one school year in Illinois — a number that is far too high, parents and children’s advocates say.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Sanitary District Needs To Start Cleaning Up — Itself
In the wake of clout-hiring allegations, among other problems, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District needs to implement reforms — and start justifying its existence.