Kirk Dillard, a former state senator and the current chairman of the RTA, has opposed legalizing medical marijuana in Illinois. So why is he now advising a group vying to grow medical pot here?
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Andy Shaw Addresses Chicago Tax Club
400 tax professionals gathered to hear Andy Shaw speak at the Chicago Tax Club’s 61st Annual Fall Seminar.
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Trying Times In Lyons Township
We haven’t written about the Lyons Township school treasurer’s office in a while.
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“Fall” In Love With Watson
Watson has been busy getting settled into his new job as Watchdog-in-Chief at the BGA. See what he’s been up to this fall.
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Early Illiana Backer Reverses Course On Project
Once a proponent of Illinois-Indiana toll road, Chicago real estate executive now says proposed route is wrong, not worth the expense.
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CTA Pension Fund Well-Suited For Scrutiny
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
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BGA Sues Chicago Police Department Over Transparency
Better Government Association lawsuit accuses CPD of violating the state’s open records law by refusing to respond to document requests. This is just the latest transparency problem with Emanuel administration.
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Judge Agrees To Appoint IDOT Hiring Monitor
In wake of BGA legal action that forced mayor to release personal emails, Chicago Board of Ethics levies fine against David Plouffe, who lobbied mayor on behalf of Uber.
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Better Government Association Wins Press Awards
BGA stories on Congressman Bobby Rush, ex-U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello and UNO are singled out for distinction by the Chicago Journalists Association.
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Better Government Association Updates Popular Pension Database
Visitors to BGA web site can access retirement data on more than 400,000 public-sector retirees and their dependents throughout Illinois.