Not only are CPS employees underreporting income so their kids get taxpayer-subsidized meals, other parents are doing the same – at a staggering rate.
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Springfield’s Lame Ducks Should Back Pension Reform
Springfield’s lame duck legislators should step up and demand a vigorous debate and a vote on some version of pension reform.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Springfield’s Lame Ducks Should Back Pension Reform
Springfield’s lame duck legislators should step up and demand a vigorous debate and a vote on some version of pension reform.
Posted inPress Release
BGA on WBBM’s “At Issue”
WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore speaks with Better Government Association President and CEO Andy Shaw on “At Issue” (Dec. 30, 2012).
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
A Government Watchdog’s New Year’s Resolutions
Watchdogs make New Year’s resolutions too, so here’s how the BGA can shine a brighter light on government and hold public officials more accountable in 2013.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
On Second Thought…
School district fires administrator for alleged sexual harassment, then hires him back after he campaigns for school board members.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Mentor ‘Made All the Difference’
Jimmie Alford’s invaluable assistance helped the BGA re-establish prominence as a watchdog with scope and impact.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Mentor ‘Made All the Difference’
Jimmie Alford’s invaluable assistance helped the BGA re-establish prominence as a watchdog with scope and impact.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Municipal Attorney Could Lose Lucrative Taxpayer-Funded Pension
After BGA raises questions about his eligibility, agency decides to strip away his benefits.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
In The Lyons Of Fire
The Pioneer Press papers in the western suburbs just published two news stories on an agency we’ve been following quite closely – the Lyons Township School Treasurer’s Office, whose top administrator resigned amid allegations of financial improprieties.