In honor of Valentine’s Day here’s a look at some of the people who showed me the love since I became the BGA’s Watchdog last year.
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Voters’ Guide — 2015 City of Chicago Municipal Elections
On February 24, Chicago residents will cast their votes for citywide and aldermanic offices. For answers to some important general election questions, check out the BGA’s voters’ guide.
Posted inUncategorized
2015 Mayoral 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
Watson’s Hoop-Dee-Do
Watson the Watchdog began Level Two Dog Training at PAWS Chicago this weekend.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
It’s All Relative In Chicago’s Suburbs
Family members of municipal officials in Chicago-area communities – such as Glendale Heights, Summit and Calumet City – end up on public payrolls. Are connections or qualifications in play?
Posted inPress Release
The BGA Assesses Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel On Transparency
BGA senior policy analyst Alden Loury gave Emanuel a ‘C’ for his administration’s transparency efforts while making an appearance on WBEZ-FM on Thursday.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Political Jockeying Over Rauner Appointment
The news this week that Gov. Bruce Rauner named former Arlington Heights Mayor Arlene Mulder to the Illinois Racing Board got us wondering: How does an appointment like this originate?
Posted inPress Release
Watson Takes The Stage At Debate
BGA’s Watson the Watchdog took the stage at Chicago’s 1st Ward Aldermanic Debate on Jan. 29.
Posted inPress Release
Alden Loury Joins UIC Mayoral Moderating Panel
In one of the first mayoral candidate forums of the election season, mayoral candidates Alderman Robert W. “Bob” Fioretti, businessman Willie Wilson and activist William “Dock” Walls discussed their positions on a range of issues of concern to working class Chicago.
Posted inPress Release
BGA’s Bob Reed moderates 2nd Ward Candidate Forum
Six candidates running in the brand new 2nd Ward addressed a packed room at the Drake Hotel last Thursday evening.