We had a highly competitive, in-your-face governor’s race last fall that still failed to get even half of Illinois’ registered voters to cast ballots.
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Lynwood Fires Cop Who Threw Punch
The Village of Lynwood fires a cop who allegedly punched a handcuffed prisoner. The south suburb knew for months about the incident but disciplinary proceedings weren’t initiated until after repeated inquiries from the BGA and CBS2.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
State Cracks Down On Harvey Mayor
After the BGA reports that Harvey Mayor Eric Kellogg has repeatedly broken campaign finance laws, for which he was fined $72,750, the Illinois State Board of Elections forces Kellogg to pay up or stay off ballot.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
IDOT Targets Tinted Windows
The Illinois Department of Transportation launches a review of all of its Chicago-area vehicles after a BGA investigation finds state-owned pickup trucks with unauthorized tinted windows, one of which was dark enough to be illegal. IDOT also orders such tinting to be removed.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Following Legal Trouble, Ex-Prosecutor Eyes Job With Police
While detained in 2012 for an off-duty incident, a now-former prosecutor had an ugly encounter with Chicago police. More recently, she inquired about a job with sheriff.
Posted inUncategorized
“Who Sent You?”: How Mikva’s Legendary Journey Got Started
Abner Mikva’s foray into public service over 60 years ago has become part of Illinois folklore and the stuff of legends. The year was 1948 and Mikva, then 22, was […]
Posted inUncategorized
BGA Good Government Spotlight: Abner Mikva
Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient discusses governance, politics and getting Illinois’ “mojo” back.
Posted inLegal
Better Government Association Sues Rosemont Over Transparency
Rosemont refuses to reveal financial records relating to entertainment venues, so BGA takes village to court for violating the state’s open records law.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Is Party Over For Harvey’s Controversial Mayor?
Mayor of troubled south suburb fails to reach compromise on alleged campaign-finance violations, raising the prospect that he won’t be allowed on the spring ballot.
Posted inPress Release
DePaul Journalists Get Schooled On FOIA
For the first Citizen Watchdog Training session of the year, the BGA partnered with DePaul University’s Society of Professional Journalists and Online News Association chapter.