Primary dilemma: Too many races without a choice.
Andy Shaw
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Faster Release Of Police Video Important For Healing Process After Laquan McDonald Shooting
Waiting more than 30 days to release police shooting video should be the exception, not the rule.
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BGA To CHA: House People, Don’t Hoard Cash
Time for Chicago’s mayor and City Council to hold local housing officials accountable.
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CTA Pension Giveaway Costs Riders, Taxpayers $100 Million
A sweet pension deal CTA insiders leaves a sour taste in our mouths and dent in our pocketbooks.
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Our Federal Pension Bailout Story Touched A Nerve
What recent BGA story prompted more than 300 Facebook comments?
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Will Rauner And Madigan Consider Obama’s Compromise Advice?
Did the President’s compromise advice mean anything to Gov. Rauner or Speaker Madigan?
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Time For Chicago Aldermen To Empower A Real Watchdog
Wednesday’s vote could bring real reform, but only if Chicago aldermen stays strong.
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Chicago Suburbs Have Police Misconduct Problems Too
Rahm’s taking the heat for police misconduct in Chicago, but local suburbs have their own abuse problems, and it’s costing their taxpayers dearly too.
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Fundraising Pressures Take A Toll On Pols
A retiring Congressman calls fundraisers nothing more than “panhandling with hors d’oeuvres.”
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BGA Sets Springfield Priorities As Governor Addresses Lawmakers
Showtime in Springfield this week as governor delivers his annual “State of the State” address and we set our 2016 legislative priorities.