Secret City Council meetings, destruction of police files, and statewide access to public records: They’ve all been on the line in the last few weeks. Using COVID-19 as cover, governments […]
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A Lesson in Clout from the 25th Ward
Join the Better Government Association and WBEZ at this free event to hear reporters discuss their recent reporting, and to talk about how aldermen throughout all of Chicago wield unique power that sometimes leads to corruption.
Panel: High Costs of Wrongful Convictions
Moderated by Andy Shaw President & CEO, Better Government Association Featuring Andrea L. Zopp President & CEO, Chicago Urban League Panelists include: The Honorable Kwame Raoul, Illinois State Senator (D-13) The […]
Special Edition: BGA Education Watchdogs at NAACP Fall Parent Conference
This all day parent conference will include workshops on: Student Rights Student Harassment Civil Rights 101 Local School Council Overview BGA Education Watchdog Training At the BGA Education Watchdog Training you’ll learn […]
TRiiBE Tuesday: A Town Hall with Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot
Hear from Lightfoot herself on Sept. 29, as she’s questioned about her administration’s actions from the “Lens on Lightfoot” collaboration and from the public.
Ready for Reform? The Path to Honest Government in Illinois
BGA President David Greising will discuss the need for comprehensive ethics reform and recommendations for how to make reform a reality in this virtual talk sponsored by the City Club […]
Reporting During COVID: A Zoom Conversation with the Better Government Association’s Reporters
News reporting is essential. When the pandemic shut down business and public life, the Better Government Association’s investigative reporters never stopped tracking down facts. Join us on Zoom Aug. 12 […]
Midwest Climate Summit Think Tank Session
The BGA’s John Chase to participate in climate workshop panel.
‘True Crimes’ and Accountability
The Better Government Association will host an online discussion with Jeffrey Toobin who is a best-selling author, New Yorker writer, and CNN senior legal analyst.