In an effort to shine a light on the major reform issues facing the next Governor of Illinois, the Better Government Association and Reboot Illinois asked candidates in the upcoming […]
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Andy Shaw Heads South To Springfield
BGA President & CEO Andy Shaw gets a warm welcome from two groups in a September visit to Springfield.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Rahm And Reform: BGA Reviews Promises Made And Promises Kept
This is a good time for the BGA to hold the mayor accountable on a few of the “good government” goals that were part of a transition report released just before he took office in the spring of 2011.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Does Cicero Garbage Deal Stink For Taxpayers?
Garbage company is paid millions by Cicero taxpayers in no-bid deal, and donates big to Town President Larry Dominick’s campaign funds.
Posted inPress Release
Better Government Association Earns Four Chicago/Midwest Emmy Nominations
BGA nominated with media partners NBC 5, CBS2, FOX 32 for news stories on government.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
BGA Gives CPS Low Marks For FOIA Compliance
So what happens when children don’t follow the rules at school — when they’re unruly, disruptive or underachieving?
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Sheriff’s Ex-Secretary Resigns Over Timekeeping Irregularities
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s former executive assistant is accused of padding her hours, resigns rather than face firing; Plus, clout on the sheriff’s merit board.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Chicago Animal Pound Still Causing Howls
Channel 11 just did a lengthy piece on Chicago Animal Care and Control – the taxpayer-supported city agency that handles lost and abandoned dogs, cats and other creatures.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Dolton Cop Fired In Missing Gun Case
Village of Dolton fires police supervisor after BGA/CBS2 report about missing handgun, drugs.
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Poof! An Illinois Township Vanishes
Evanston is model for the state’s ‘Smart Streamlining’ initiative and there’s more government consolidation on the way.