The Better Government Association, Injustice Watch and DataMade broke down more than 3 million criminal charges by race, ethnicity and gender.
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Posted inABC 7 Videos, Follow-Up
Chicago Tribune, BGA Investigate Deadly Building Fires, Provide Potential Solutions
The Better Government Association and the Chicago Tribune investigated deadly fires in the city and the role the city plays in tenant safety.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: No, Pelosi Was Not Calling All the Shots for Capitol Security Officials on Jan. 6
During a GOP press conference ahead of a House probe into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois claimed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was in charge of all actions taken by Capitol security leadership that day. That’s highly misleading.
Posted inABC 7 Videos, PolitiFact
Gov. Pritzker COVID: Can Il Use Federal Money To Repay $4.2B in Unemployment Money Borrowed?
The Better Government Association helped draft a reform measure directed at the city’s board of ethics.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: States Can Use ARPA Money to Replenish Unemployment Funds, Contrary to Pritzker’s Claim
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he wasn’t considering using American Rescue Plan Act dollars to address a major deficit in the state’s unemployment insurance fund because federal rules prohibit it. His office told us he misspoke.
Posted inABC 7 Videos, Follow-Up
Chicago Commission Approves Additional $600M for Cabrini-Green Redevelopment
The Better Government Association helped draft a reform measure directed at the city’s board of ethics.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Downstate Senator Wrong on Medicaid Eligibility for Illinois Undocumented Immigrants
The state created a program to provide healthcare benefits to noncitizens at least 55 years old who are ineligible for Medicaid. But despite assertions from Republican state Sen. Terri Bryant, those individuals must meet the same income criteria as qualifying citizens.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Verificación De Hechos: No, Los Tribunales Penales Del Condado De Cook No Han Estado “Cerrados” Durante 15 Meses
Si bien los juicios con jurado se pospusieron hasta finales de marzo de este año, el sistema judicial ha continuado con sus otras operaciones durante la pandemia, contrario a lo que afirmó la alcaldesa de Chicago, Lori Lightfoot.
Posted inABC 7 Videos, Investigation
Chicago Violence: BGA Investigates Juvenile Carjacking Suspects
The Better Government Association is investigating Chicago carjacking cases involving juvenile suspects.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: No, Cook County Criminal Courts Haven’t Been ‘Shut Down’ for 15 Months
While jury trials were postponed until late March this year, the court system has continued its other operations during the pandemic, contrary to what Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot claimed.