The Chicago Monuments Project committee is not making decisions transparently, according to the Better Government Association.
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BGA’s Driehaus Foundation Investigative Awards to Remain Virtual for 2021
Open Call for Investigative Reporting Submissions
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
‘What’s Said Here, Stays Here.’ Work of the Committee That Identified 41 Public Monuments for Possible Removal Remains Opaque.
Committee formed by Lightfoot concluded statues of Columbus, Washington, Lincoln and others should be reviewed, but City Hall isn’t releasing many details about how those decisions came to be because it says the committee isn’t a public body.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
BGA Joins Promote the Vote in Call for Changes to Assure Safe, Accessible Elections
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
Posted inABC 7 Videos, PolitiFact
COVID-19 Illinois: BGA Fact-Checks Gov. Pritzker’s Claim Il Outpacing Other Large States in Vaccinations
Fact Check: Is Illinois outpacing other large states in COVID vaccines?
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Is Illinois Outpacing Other Large States on Vaccinations This Month?
In his state address, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois is “the vaccination leader” among the ten most populous states this month. That leaves a lot out.
Posted inABC 7 Videos, Follow-Up
BGA First Reported Corruption Probe Surrounding Former Speaker Michael Madigan
The Better Government Association first reported on a sweeping corruption probe surrounding Michael Madigan, who has been implicated, but not charged.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Former Speaker Michael Madigan Resigns From Illinois House Seat After 50 Years in Office
The lifelong Democrat from the Southwest Side leaves amid a federal corruption scandal but defends legacy in announcing he is stepping down.
Posted inABC 7 Videos, PolitiFact
Illinois Republicans’ Claims on State’s COVID Vaccine Priorities Fact Checked
The Better Government Association and PolitiFact rated a post on the IL GOP’s Facebook page “half-true.”
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Did Pritzker Prioritize Inmates, Pols and College Kids for Vaccination?
A Facebook post from the Illinois Republican Party claims Gov. Pritzker put prisoners, politicians and college students ahead of those with health risks to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. College students generally are not eligible.