Block Club’s reports about unfair COVID-19 vaccine distribution led to a collaboration with the BGA that exposed mismanagement, clouted contracts and extravagance at the West Side hospital. The reports prompted an FBI probe.
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BGA and Block Club Chicago share national Izzy Award
Stories about corruption at Loretto Hospital and shifting profits at the state’s Medicaid program are honored with the annual award for achievement in independent journalism.
Posted inABC 7 Videos
Better Government Association Fact-Checks U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s Gender Pay Gap Claims
In March, the ABC7 Chicago data team examined where Illinois stands in closing the gender pay gap.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Duckworth Overstates Specifics of Gender Pay Gap Study
The U.S. Senator and veteran joins a growing number of Democratic politicians who have incorrectly cited a national study of the gender pay gap to include an analysis of men and women in the same job. It doesn’t.
Posted inWhat the Gov
Community Ask: I have severe glaucoma. I had Illinois Medicaid and recently qualified for Medicare, as well. Why was it so difficult to find treatment from an ophthalmologist?
Navigating Medicaid and Medicare plans can be challenging. Here’s a breakdown of the health care systems.
Posted inABC 7 Videos
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Public Officials Can Use Campaign Funds for Attorneys
Elected officials in Illinois can continue to use campaign funds to pay for their legal defense, according to a recent ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Pritzker Orders Funds Released to Madigan-Sponsored Projects
Citing a BGA investigation, nine lawmakers requested a funding freeze in the wake of former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s 22-count federal indictment on charges he traded his office to enrich himself and his friends.
Posted inPolicy Statements
BGA Policy Statement: Narrow Supreme Court Ruling on Campaign Cash for Legal Fees Leaves Door Open for Future Challenges
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
Posted inABC 7 Videos
BGA Investigates Allegation Former Chicago Police Supt. Philip Cline Lied in Murder Trial
A motion filed in federal court is alleging former Chicago police superintendent perjured himself in Robert Smith’s murder trial.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Former Police Superintendent Accused of Lying in Murder Case
A man exonerated after 33 years in prison for double murder says records prove then-Lt. Philip Cline lied to jurors during his trial about taking his confession in 1987. He is suing the city.