Potential Republican gubernatorial candidate Rodney Davis has stated that the Prairie State power plant near St. Louis is the cleanest coal-powered plant in the country.
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Fact-Check: No, Southern Illinois’ Prairie State Is Not the Nation’s ‘Cleanest’ Coal Plant
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis urged Gov. J.B. Pritzker to allow Prairie State Energy Campus to stay open, calling it the cleanest coal-fired power plant in the U.S. That’s way off base.
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Mayor Lightfoot Looking To Extend Cabrini-Green TIF, BGA Says
Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to extend a controversial Near North TIF, the Better Government Association said.
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Fact-Check: Did GOP Lawmakers Push for Independent Map Commission?
Democrat Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state’s minority party didn’t make any effort to get an independent group to redraw Illinois’ legislative districts. That ignores legislation proposed and promoted by the GOP.
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Can Ranked Choice Voting Transform Our Democracy?
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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BGA Withdraws Support For Watered-Down Police Transparency Measure
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Yes, Large Majorities Support Elected Chicago School Board
Allowing Chicago voters to choose the members of the city’s board of education has received overwhelming support in polls, referendums and legislative votes for years.
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BGA Opposes Circuit Court Clerk’s Watered-Down Transparency Bill
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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BGA Explores Chicago-Area Black Business Owners’ Experiences Applying for PPP Funding
The Better Government Association spoke with several Black West Side and west suburban business owners about their experiences applying for PPP funds.
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Transition Team Committee to Mayor Lightfoot: Remember Your Promise To Support Transparent, Accountable Policing in Chicago
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.