In an effort to shine a light on the major issues facing the next U.S. Senator from Illinois, the Better Government Association and Reboot Illinois asked candidates in the upcoming general election to respond to the 2016 BGA/Reboot Illinois U.S. Senate Candidate Questionnaire.
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BGA Supports New Candidate Tool From Cook County Clerk
Running for Office Starter Kit aims to level the playing field between novice and experienced candidates.
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U.S. Court Of Appeals Reinstates Election Day Registration In Polling Places
A ruling by a federal appeals court in Chicago reinstates Election Day registration, clearing the way for thousands of voters across Illinois to utilize Election Day registration at polling places.
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Elections Matter: BGA Luncheon 2016 In The Books
The importance of elections in a democracy took center stage along with NBC’s Chuck Todd.
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BGA Urges Transparency, Independence in Police Oversight Reforms
Policy unit weighs in on Emanuel’s proposed police oversight reforms, urging greater independence, records preservation.
Posted inPress Release
Stop! Don’t Block Election Day Registration And Keep Thousands From Voting In November
A last minute court challenge has been mounted to block Election Day Registration throughout Illinois, which would prevent thousands of Illinois residents from voting in November. BGA has joined with other groups in a friend of the court brief in opposition.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA Deeply Disappointed By Fair Map Loss
November ballot won’t offer voters a fair map choice after close Supreme Court decision.
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BGA Disappointed in Rauner’s Automatic Voter Registration Veto, Urges Override
The BGA expresses disappointment in Governor Rauner’s veto of Automatic Voter Registration, which would have made our voter rolls more accurate and secure while promoting democracy and civic engagement.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Supports Independent Maps Appeal To IL Supreme Court
The BGA shares the hope of our friends and colleagues in the Independent Maps coalition that the voters of Illinois will have the opportunity to place redistricting decisions in the hands of an independent panel that represents the public interest.
Posted inPress Release
Big Victory For Transparency As Court Overturns Injunction Blocking Release Of Police Misconduct Records
Victory for transparency and accountability as the Illinois Appellate Court lifts an injunction blocking the release of police misconduct complaint records.