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Maywood Democracy Isn’t Easy – or Pretty
With election season underway, rivals to the village’s establishment find curious – and perhaps improper – roadblocks as they try to get on the ballot.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Springfield Dances on the Titanic
Illinois government is steaming toward a fiscal iceberg, and the ship of state easily could sink if our political captains don’t turn the wheel immediately.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Springfield Dances on the Titanic
Illinois government is steaming toward a fiscal iceberg, and the ship of state easily could sink if our political captains don’t turn the wheel immediately.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Widespread Fraud in Chicago School Lunch Program
Not only are CPS employees underreporting income so their kids get taxpayer-subsidized meals, other parents are doing the same – at a staggering rate.
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 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.