The Better Government Association and the Union League Club of Chicago hosted a panel discussion featuring experts on judicial reform.
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Free FOIA Clinic
Co-hosted with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and the Center for Open Government at Chicago-Kent. Questions about the Freedom of Information Act? Are you looking for help with a denied request? Need […]
Citizen Watchdogs of Education: Uptown
The BGA will be hosting the next Citizen Watchdogs of Education training in partnership with the Lake View Citizens’ Council at the Uptown Library. Join parents and community leaders in understanding […]
Fixing Illinois’ Public Pensions
The panelists discuss the current pension problem in Illinois and how it might be addressed.
Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
Tickets are SOLD OUT. Thank you for supporting the BGA and the Richard H. Driehas Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting.
Pension Crisis – What’s next for Chicago & Cook County?
It’s not just state pensions that are in trouble. The Cook County and Chicago public pension systems are also in crisis. In an effort to explore and discuss possible solutions, the BGA is hosting its second forum on the public pension crisis, this time with the focus on Chicago and Cook County.
BGA Special Report: ‘States Failing When Battling Corruption’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2013Scott Burnhamscott@serafin.com(312) 550-3947 WHO: The Better Government Association (BGA) and Alper Services, LLCSpeakers who will address the findings include: Andy Shaw, BGA President & CEO […]
Free FOIA clinic
Sign up for a one-on-one 15-minute session with an attorney at no charge! Meet with a FOIA expert for free legal advice on how to get your request answered. (Appointment […]
TIFs In An Era Of School Budget Cuts
The Better Government Association and Catalyst Chicago host a panel to discuss TIFs and school budget cuts. Moderated by Linda Lenz of Catalyst Chicago, speakers include Ben Joravsky of the Chicago Reader, Chris Brown from LISC Chicago, Bill Vaselopulos from Cook County Clerk’s Office and Emily Miller of the Better Government Association. This program was recorded and streamed by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).