BGA’s regular monthly appearance on WBEZ’s “Afternoon Shift”.
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Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Governor Pledges More Prison Guards
After the BGA presses Rauner administration for answers on massive overtime at the Illinois Department of Corrections, the governor proposes hiring 450 new prison guards.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Matteson Reverses Course On Public-Safety Layoffs
The same day a BGA story appears in the Chicago Sun-Times highlighting proposed police and fire layoffs in Matteson, village officials back off, saying such public-safety cuts are no longer being considered.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA’s Loury Talks Mayoral Race on CAN-TV
BGA Senior Policy Analyst Alden Loury appeared on CAN-TV’s “Political Forum” show this week to talk with host Teresa Cordova about the outcome of Tuesday’s mayoral election and to peek ahead at the April 7 run-off between Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.
Posted inPress Release
BGA’s Andy Shaw On The Results Of Chicago’s Mayoral Election
The president and CEO of The Better Government Association talks about the results of the mayoral election.
Posted inLegal
Public Transparency Stinks At Sanitary District – So Better Government Association Sues
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District officer allegedly makes racial remarks, boasts of drinking on the clock – while being recorded over a police radio. But agency won’t turn over copy of recording, so BGA files lawsuit.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
A Blast From The Fast – Ed Vrdolyak’s Campaign Funds
The Illinois State Board of Elections web site provides pretty good information on the fundraising activities of political committees and candidates, showing how much they are getting from donors, and from which donors, as well as how campaign dollars are being spent.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Clout College – Back In Session?
State legislator tries to resurrect controversial General Assembly scholarship program, which was abolished in 2012 amid concerns that politics and connections dictated which students got tuition waivers.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Voters’ Guide — 2012 Primary Elections
This March voters will gather to narrow the playing field of candidates in preparation for the November 2012 general election, which includes the much-anticipated presidential election. For answers to all of your March primary questions, check out our voters’ guide.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Pols And Police Access In Chicago
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