Andy Shaw of the Better Government Association, Chicago, sits down with WYCC PBS Chicago co-host Chris Bury for a taping of In the Loop.
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Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Some Scams Scamming Less
One of the public’s beefs with the media is that newspapers and TV stations don’t follow up on enough of their stories.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
The Sobering Fine Print
Many central Illinois police and fire departments have union contracts that allow officers and firefighters to have alcohol in their systems while on duty. But that could soon change.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Wins Four Lisagor Awards
Teams up with FOX 32 News to win for investigation into Maywood police department and also wins for BGA’s in-depth “Rescuing Illinois” series.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
CTA Security Gamble
Transit agency is dumping most private security guards at L stops and hiring in-house “customer-service” employees in their place – but will the rails be safer?
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Battle Lines Forming in Lyons School Dispute
An ugly political fight is brewing in Lyons Township, pitting the troubled government agency that manages tax dollars for 13 west suburban school systems against the biggest public school district in the consortium.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Pols Violate Intent of Law
Several colleagues called recently to question the propriety of last Monday night’s fund-raising frenzy in Springfield, where state lawmakers headed into the final month of the Spring legislative session with an appeal for campaign cash from lobbyists and special-interest groups at more than 20 separate fund-raisers.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Privileged Parking
Not only did state government pay more than $500,000 at Loop parking garages last year, some agencies paid higher rates than necessary.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Clout on Campus
Board members elected to oversee taxpayer-funded South Suburban College are getting their relatives on the payroll – a bad civics lesson.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA Legislative Update: Progress On Wrongful Convictions
General Assembly session tees up a busy month with plenty left to accomplish.