Amid questions from the BGA about whether he was posting insensitive Facebook messages during work hours, a high-ranking aide to Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez resigns.
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BGA To Expand Lawsuit Against CPS
Chicago Public Schools blows off five more records requests from Better Government Association, in violation of state law, so BGA returns to court with new filing.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA to Chicago Aldermen: Include Reforms in Budget
Top priorities are privatization ordinance, Inspector General post and greater transparency.
Posted inLegal
BGA Sues FBI Over Access To Public Records
The FBI is not immune from the federal Freedom of Information Act, the law that guarantees public access to government records.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Highlights Examples of Good Government
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
CPS Revises Grad Rates After BGA/WBEZ Report
Acknowledging their graduation rates were inflated, Chicago Public Schools officials are now revising those overly rosy numbers – which Mayor Emanuel has long touted.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Bullets, Bourbonnais And A Village Official’s Exit
Over at Bourbonnais Village Hall, bullets have been the subject of controversy, with a top village official leaving his $100,000-a-year job after a gun shop he runs as a side business sold ammunition to his own police department, causing a stir.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Misguided Prosecutions?
The state’s attorney’s office under Anita Alvarez has pursued a number of questionable cases.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Casino Hit With $2 Million Fine
The Illinois Gaming Board proposes fining Rivers Casino $2 million following a BGA inquiry involving a casino contractor.
Posted inPress Release
Knowledge Is Power!
Every once in a while we like to highlight how the BGA’s watchdog work is making a difference.