We measure success at the BGA by the impact of our work. In 2016 we’re happy to report our watchdog work made a real difference — from the adoption of good-government laws, to new levels of transparency thanks to our legal team.
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Top Ten Investigations Of 2016
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Reforming Illinois Government, Law By Law
Something to celebrate. In 2016, the legislature passed, and the governor signed, twenty-two good government bills that BGA supported. They make incremental reforms in the areas of streamlining, accountability, ethics and transparency.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Chicago Cop Involved In Weekend Shooting Death Highlighted In BGA Examination
Officer John Poulos also shot and killed alleged burglar in 2013, an incident explored in detail by the watchdog group in May.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
A Good Idea Goes Down: House Fails To Override AVR Veto On A Party Line Vote
The Automatic Voter Registration bill started out a bipartisan effort. But it ended up with the Governor’s veto and a House party line vote that fell short of an override. AVR is needed to expand voting, improve voting rolls’ accuracy. Can we get a compromise bill to implement this sensible idea?
Posted inLegal
BGA Sues Over Emails in Removal Of IHDA Chief
The Better Government Association filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Housing Development Authority seeking the release of unredacted emails related to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s ouster of the state agency’s former executive director, Joseph Galvan.
Posted inLegal
BGA Lawsuit Prompts Order To Release CPD Shooting Videos
Judge orders CPD to release all files around fatal shootings over the last five years a a result of a BGA lawsuit.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
BGA Discusses Government Streamlining In Aurora
The BGA discussed successes and challenges in streamlining government as part of a community forum.
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Lockbox Amendment Not The Right Route For Illinois
BGA opposes Illinois’ Lockbox Amendment.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
2016 General Election Comptroller Candidate Questionnaire
In an effort to shine a light on the major issues facing the next Comptroller of Illinois, the Better Government Association and Reboot Illinois asked candidates in the upcoming general election to respond to the 2016 BGA/Reboot Illinois Comptroller Candidate Questionnaire.