New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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Watson Takes Springfield
Watson had his first visit to the capital city since becoming the BGA’s watchdog-in-chief.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Sanitary District Cop: ‘Everyone Here Is Sleeping’
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District police officer is recorded talking about employees slacking, including napping and drinking on the job. He also talks about clout permeating the agency.
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Suburban Mayor Blames Alleged Assault Victim
Saying a federal appeals court mistakenly created a “watershed moment” that could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sides with insurance titans that administer healthcare reimbursements
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Plagiarism Suspected At Newspaper Owned By Legislator
And that’s not the only ethical issue – relating to journalism, and government – confronting the Desplaines Valley News, led by state Sen. Steve Landek.
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Mayoral Runoff Candidates Respond to BGA Questionnaire
In an effort to shine a light on the major issues facing the next Mayor of Chicago, the Better Government Association (BGA) asked City Hall aspirants to respond to the […]
Posted inPress Release
Let The Sunshine In
Here at the BGA, we love basking in the sunlight of open government and easily accessible public records.
Posted inLegal
BGA Sues To Get Koschman Records
Special Prosecutor Dan Webb, Emanuel administration refuse to turn over documents related to Koschman/Vanecko investigation, so Better Government Association takes them to court.
Posted inLegal
BGA Busy On Transparency Front
Better Government Association files three new lawsuits, weighs in on another court case and updates FBI database.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
IDOT Court Monitor Issues Initial Recommendations
Reforms are proposed for Illinois Department of Transportation in wake of patronage scandal first uncovered by Better Government Association.