• DONATE
  • Policy
    • Research & Analysis
    • Perspectives
    • Policy Statements
    • Court Transparency Coalition
  • Get Involved
    • Find Your Legislator
    • Bill Tracker
    • Filing Witness Slips
  • OpenGov
    • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
    • Open Meetings Act (OMA)
  • About
    • BGA Policy
    • Better Government Association
    • Leadership & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Work With Us
    • Support Our Work
  • Policy Agenda
    • BGA City of Chicago Policy Agenda 2023
    • BGA State Policy Agenda 2023
  • Newsletter Sign-Up
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Policy
    • Research & Analysis
    • Perspectives
    • Policy Statements
    • Court Transparency Coalition
  • Get Involved
    • Find Your Legislator
    • Bill Tracker
    • Filing Witness Slips
  • OpenGov
    • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
    • Open Meetings Act (OMA)
  • About
    • BGA Policy
    • Better Government Association
    • Leadership & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Work With Us
    • Support Our Work
  • Policy Agenda
    • BGA City of Chicago Policy Agenda 2023
    • BGA State Policy Agenda 2023
  • Newsletter Sign-Up

Explore More

  • Find Your Legislator
  • Bill Tracker
  • Open Gov

Learn More

  • About BGA
  • About BGA Policy
  • Illinois Answers Project
  • Newsletter
  • Work With Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Policy
    • Research & Analysis
    • Perspectives
    • Policy Statements
    • Court Transparency Coalition
  • Get Involved
    • Find Your Legislator
    • Bill Tracker
    • Filing Witness Slips
  • OpenGov
    • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
    • Open Meetings Act (OMA)
  • About
    • BGA Policy
    • Better Government Association
    • Leadership & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Work With Us
    • Support Our Work
  • Policy Agenda
    • BGA City of Chicago Policy Agenda 2023
    • BGA State Policy Agenda 2023
  • Newsletter Sign-Up

Explore More

  • Find Your Legislator
  • Bill Tracker
  • Open Gov

Learn More

  • About BGA
  • About BGA Policy
  • Illinois Answers Project
  • Newsletter
  • Work With Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
Skip to content
Better Government Association

Better Government Association

Illinois' Non-Partisan Full-Service Watchdog

  • DONATE
Donate
  • Policy
    • Research & Analysis
    • Perspectives
    • Policy Statements
    • Court Transparency Coalition
  • Get Involved
    • Find Your Legislator
    • Bill Tracker
    • Filing Witness Slips
  • OpenGov
    • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
    • Open Meetings Act (OMA)
  • About
    • BGA Policy
    • Better Government Association
    • Leadership & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Work With Us
    • Support Our Work
  • Policy Agenda
    • BGA City of Chicago Policy Agenda 2023
    • BGA State Policy Agenda 2023
  • Newsletter Sign-Up

Alexandra Gilewicz

Posted inAnalysis, Policy

BGA-backed Cook County Measure Would Add Public Voice To Legislative Process

by Alexandra Gilewicz May 12, 2017November 10, 2022

New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

CPS IG Criticizes Roadblocks To Oversight; Other IGs Encounter Too

by Alexandra Gilewicz December 19, 2016November 10, 2022

CPS IG makes argument for greater independence, reflecting longstanding BGA concerns over giving Chicago watchdogs adequately empowered oversight.

Posted inAnalysis, Policy

Vote Local: A Look At Chicago’s Hyperlocal Advisory Referenda

by Alexandra Gilewicz July 22, 2016November 10, 2022

Citywide referenda get much attention, but a closer look shows a more focused use of this tool at the community level.

Posted inAnalysis, Policy

A Closer Look At Chicago’s Citywide Advisory Referenda

by Alexandra Gilewicz July 19, 2016November 10, 2022

A closer look at non-binding city ballot questions shows a renewed interest in their use, but a mixed bag of results.

Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy

Shining A Light On Complex City Deals: A New Model

by Alexandra Gilewicz June 21, 2016November 10, 2022

New law uses 2015 privatization ordinance as model for transparency and oversight of risky financial deals.

Posted inAnalysis, Policy

Chicago’s Mayor Is Changing A Longtime Method For Naming A Police Leader

by Robert Reed and Alexandra Gilewicz April 7, 2016November 10, 2022

Each city has its way but Chicago’s mayor is changing a longtime method for naming a police leader.

Posted inAnalysis, Policy

Chicago IG Law Scores Points But Not The Big Win

by Alexandra Gilewicz February 23, 2016November 10, 2022

BGA game plan: Push City Council to give watchdog full investigative power, including audits.

The Better Government Association is a non-partisan, non-profit news organization and civic advocate working for transparency, efficiency and accountability in government in Chicago and across Illinois.

SUPPORT US

Sections

  • Research & Analysis
  • Perspectives
  • Policy Statements

Explore More

  • Find Your Legislator
  • Bill Tracker
  • Open Gov

Learn More

  • About BGA
  • About BGA Policy
  • Illinois Answers Project
  • Newsletter
  • Work With Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
© 2023 Better Government Association. Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube