As many as 22 home care clients who are part of an Illinois program have tested positive for COVID-19, including five who died, state says. Some home health aides also have tested positive.
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BGA Earns National Headliner Award Honors
Investigation into mayor’s insider deals and nepotism in southwest suburban Lyons recognized in one of the nation’s oldest journalism contests.
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What the Gov: How Are Governments Navigating Open Meetings in the Coronavirus Era?
To keep social distancing rules in place, Pritzker waived requirements that public bodies meet in person. What are they still required to do to make sure the public has access and can have their voices heard?
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: No, the Coronavirus Did Not Cause the Death Rate to Drop in Chicago
A Facebook post shared over 2,000 times claimed that COVID-19 lowered the death rate in Chicago. But an analysis of cases from the Cook County medical examiner suggests the opposite.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Was Boeing’s Chicago Deal Worth the Taxpayer Cost?
The gold rush among corporations to demand expensive public help in underwriting development and jobs got a kick-start when tax incentives enticed Boeing to move its headquarters to Chicago.
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What the Gov: Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Affect Your Property Tax Bills?
Officials in suburban counties are considering waiving late fees on property tax payments to help give homeowners some financial relief.
Posted inInvestigation, PolitiFact, Who's on Watch
Who’s on Watch? Q&A with BGA Reporter Kiannah Sepeda-Miller
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Better Government Association is shifting gears to help inform the public about the government’s role and actions during the crisis. We (virtually) sat down with BGA reporter Kiannah Sepeda-Miller to ask her how she is responding to the coronavirus.
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What the Gov: Can People Still Transport Dogs and Cats for Fostering or Adoption in Illinois?
Despite the coronavirus, animal rescues are still happening across the U.S. What restrictions are there, especially in states like Illinois where a “stay at home” order remains in place?
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: No, Illinois Isn’t Banning Alcohol Sales As Part of Coronavirus Response
False claims that Gov. J.B. Pritzker is halting alcohol sales in Illinois originated on a prank page that is being shared on social media.
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Lightfoot Pushing to Make TIFs More Equitable but Changes Lacking for Critics She’s Tried to Win Over
Chicago’s mayor has long-promised to reform how special tax funds are spent on private projects. Her first move is a step but isn’t big enough for some.