The Jon Burge torture scandal is a saga, now nearly 40 years old, of city, county, and federal government failure. BGA senior investigator John Conroy, who was instrumental in exposing the torture, reflects on the law enforcement officials who exceeded their authority, the prosecutors who did nothing about it, the elected officials who turned a deaf ear, and the costs incurred
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Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Treasurer Pappas Cuts ‘Party Planners’ In Wake of Investigation
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is making some big changes after the recent BGA/CBS 2 investigation
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
What I’m Watching—Jan. 24, 2011
What I’m Watching—Jan. 24, 2011
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA Urges Reform in Wake of Oak Brook Village Investigations
BGA Urges Reform in Wake of Oak Brook Village Investigations
Posted inPress Release
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: Profile of New BGA Board Chairman, H. Roderic Heard
“I think the BGA is in the right place at the right time now,” said H. Roderic Heard, who was recently elected chairman of the board of the Better Government Association.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Gov Guru Debates Size of City Council on WBEZ
Currently, there are 50 aldermen on city council—one for each ward. But according to one of “Eight Forty-Eight’s” guests Monday, it could be smaller.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Check, Please?
Oak Brook village president approves liquor license for Gibsons, then accepts $10,000 campaign donation from restaurant—but it’s not the only conflict-of-interest question being raised.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
What I’m Watching—Jan. 21, 2011
What I’m Watching—Jan. 21, 2011
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
What I’m Watching—Jan. 20, 2011
What I’m Watching—Jan. 20, 2011
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Cook County ethics chairman resigns
BGA, WGN-TV and Chicago magazine investigation raised questions about John Pikarski own ethics on Cook County Board of Ethics.