The BGA held a Watchdogs of Education session on Feb. 20 at the Little Village Library.
Archives
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Hammering Harvey
Some solid reporting recently by the Chicago Tribune on the City of Harvey, its troublesome mayor Eric Kellogg and his disastrous police force.
Posted inUncategorized
2014 Democratic Governor Candidate Questionnaire
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 […]
Posted inUncategorized
2014 Republican Governor Candidate Questionnaire
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 […]
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
How To Avoid Another Bad Parking Meter Deal
Because even though our private partners are paying for the privilege of profiting from public assets and services, they should still be held accountable.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Fire Chief Retires
After a year-long investigation into questionable financial and management activities at the Tri-State Fire Protection District in the western suburbs, the veteran chief retires under pressure.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
STATE OFFICIAL RESIGNS
In the wake of questions from the BGA, NBC 5 and others about how a high-ranking state wildlife official was participating in pro fishing tournaments while on taxpayer-subsidized sick leave, the official resigns, though he says his bosses approved of the fishing arrangement and unfairly forced him out.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
POL OPPOSES PARK POLICE PLAN
After questions are raised by the BGA, Maywood’s top political figure comes out against the expansion of the troubled park district police force, arguing that funding is needed for new programming over new cops.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Something’s Fishy At State Agency
Politically connected state wildlife official resigns amid questions about why he was participating in out-of-town pro fishing tournaments while on paid sick leave from state government. He says his bosses knew of his activities.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
This Should Not Be End Of Koschman Case
Better Government Association writes to U.S. Attorney, asks for federal investigation into how Chicago police, Cook County prosecutors and other government officials handled the killing of David Koschman at the hands of ex-Mayor Daley’s nephew.