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BGA Policy Mayoral Candidate Questionnaire

by BGA Policy February 1, 2023February 6, 2023

The results are in!  The commitment to transparency, accountability and equity within city government is key for any elected official. After all, we can’t successfully attack our most pressing problems […]

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BGA State Policy Agenda 2023

by BGA Policy January 2, 2023January 12, 2023

The Better Government Association policy team researches, drafts,  supports  and advocates for legislation that improves transparency, efficiency, equity and accountability in government in Illinois. We actively seek to work with […]

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Court Transparency Coalition

by BGA Policy December 12, 2022January 27, 2023

Court Transparency Coalition Member Organizations To help shine light on Illinois’ judicial branch, BGA Policy is proud to lead the Court Transparency Coalition, which recommends that the judicial branch be […]

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How to File a FOIA Request in Illinois

by BGA Policy December 5, 2022December 12, 2022

Governments must allow access to its public records. Your tool to these records is a Freedom of Information Act request. Learn how to file one.

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Open Meetings Act

by BGA Policy January 7, 2022January 25, 2023

The Illinois Open Meetings Act is the state law that requires governments to conduct their business in public — including providing advance notice so citizens can attend, allowing for public […]

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