BGA Citizen Watchdogs Sound Alarm Over Slow 911 Response Times in Austin
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BGA Honors 2010 Investigative Award Winners
BGA Honors 2010 Investigative Award Winners
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Candidate for Cook County Pension Post Pleaded Guilty In 1985 Vote Fraud Case
Candidate for Cook County Pension Post Pleaded Guilty In 1985 Vote Fraud Case
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BGA Hires Solutions-Focused Reporter
The Better Government Association has hired veteran Chicago journalist Alex Nitkin as its newest member to its newsroom team.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
City Claims on Anti-Violence Program Are Overblown
Mayor Lightfoot’s choice to lead the city’s campaign against gun-crime has a history of hyperbole, both about her efforts to confront Chicago’s greatest crisis and her own career.
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BGA Seeks To Strengthen Ethics Violation Fines, Prohibit Lobbying on Chicago City Council Floor
The Better Government Association helped draft a reform measure directed at the city’s board of ethics.
Posted inPolicy, Policy Statements
Better Government Association Commends Passage of Chicago Ethics Ordinance–Sees More to Do
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
Posted inPolicy
BGA Opposes City Council Bill to Allow Redacted COPA Reports
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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Better Government Association Policy Statement: Amended Ethics Ordinance is Weaker but Still Valuable
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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Analysis: Skipped Votes in Chicago’s City Council, Remote Meetings vs. In-Person
A Better Government Association Policy Team analysis of City Council’s voting patterns found a sharp increase in missed votes after meetings went remote during the pandemic.