The Better Government Association’s Investigative reporting team and media partners have been nominated by the Chicago Headline Club for 10 Peter Lisagor awards, long considered one of the highest honors in local journalism.
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Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Policy Team Advances BGA Legislative Agenda
Wrongful conviction, township reforms among watchdog’s top Springfield priorities
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
More Races, Fewer Choices
Cook County has a rich political history, to say the least. But a new analysis finds its voters don’t have a lot of choices in local elections.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Is City Council ready for reform?
Not sure if I offended, motivated or simply woke up some Chicago aldermen in a recent column when I dusted off the old Paudy Bauler cliché about City Council still not being ready for reform.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Mayors and booze licenses a bad mix
Suburban mayors typically regulate local liquor establishments. Taking campaign money from them is a blatant conflict of interest.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
A Burning Conflict
Fire district trustee votes on fire chief’s pay, benefits. Only problem: they live together.
Posted inPress Release
Andy Shaw kicks off FOIA FEST
The Better Government Association’s Andy Shaw helped the Chicago Headline Club kick off their first annual FOIA FEST.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
A Polpol’s ethical lapses inspire us
In wake of Recorder’s transgressions, BGA resurrects call for agency consolidations.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
A Long, Strange Trip
Calumet City alderman takes film junket to Miami. Not only did taxpayers cover the tab, his record keeping leaves some curious questions.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Gov. Quinn Chops Away At Bloated State Panels
Will issue Executive Order to cut 75 redundant and expensive boards and commissions.