Following questions from the BGA about nonprofits donating money to Illinois politicians, despite an IRS ban on tax-exempt charities engaging in politics, a number of elected officials agree to refund money.
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BGA Criminal Justice Investigations Are Award Finalists
Two Better Government Association news stories about alleged police misconduct are named finalists in the Chicago Bar Association’s Kogan journalism awards.
Posted inLegal
CPD Stonewalls On Another Shooting Video, BGA Sues
Chicago Police Department denies a Better Government Association request for footage of a recent police-involved shooting, so BGA takes agency to court – again.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Nominated For Nine Lisagors For 2015
Chicago Headline Club recognizes array of investigative staff and media partners’ 2015 stories.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Shares Award Nomination For Education Stories
Among the articles recognized was a BGA/WBEZ story about false graduation rates at Chicago Public Schools.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Rauner Aide Ousted
After inquiries from the BGA, the Rauner administration forces out housing aide amid pay-to-play allegations.
Posted inLegal
BGA Sues CPD For Failing To Turn Over Video Footage
Chicago Police Department stonewalls Better Government Association request for video of all fatal shootings by cops over past five years, so BGA takes agency to court.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
City Hall Launches Inquiry
After BGA asks Emanuel administration about millions of dollars in city contracts awarded to company with serious workplace safety violations on previous municipal projects, city officials said they hadn’t known, and demand answers from contractor.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
More Transparency Needed at CHA, says BGA
BGA supports oversight and accountability provisions in ordinance aimed at reforming the Chicago Housing Authority
Posted inPress Release
BGA Announces Key Staff Hires, Changes
Personnel moves bolster investigative, policy and social media efforts.