Cops on the Cook County state’s attorney’s police squad are in trouble with the law – in just the latest revelations of allegedly improper conduct by members of the clout-heavy unit.
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BGA Engages Students With News Literacy Project
In honor of Sunshine Week, the BGA’s civic engagement coordinator Stephanie Hardiman Simon visited journalism classes at Kenwood Academy on Chicago’s South Side to discuss the Freedom of Information Act, public records and how the BGA uses them in investigations.
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Watchdog Training: Loop
Due to popular demand, the BGA brought its Citizen Watchdog Training to the Loop at DePaul’s College of Communication on March 25.
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Is It Time For Term Limits In Illinois?
BGA cohosting symposium on April 7
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BGA, NBC 5 Win Illinois AP Broadcasters Award
Investigation revealed that some police union contracts allow cops to work with alcohol in their systems.
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Dorothy Brown, Feeling Heat
Inspector general launches investigation over land deal involving wealthy campaign donor giving $100,000 parcel to husband of Circuit Court clerk.
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Andy Shaw Back In Class
BGA President & CEO Andy Shaw headed back to class at the University of Chicago. On February 27, Shaw spoke to two groups of students at the Hyde Park campus.
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Watchdogs of Education: Urban League
In collaboration with the Chicago Urban League, the BGA conducted a Watchdogs of Education session on Feb. 27 on Chicago’s South Side.
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Voters’ Guide – 2014 Illinois Primary Elections – March 18, 2014
On March 18, voters will narrow the field of political candidates in preparation for November 2014 general election, which includes the much-anticipated Illinois gubernatorial election. For answers to some important March primary election questions, check out our voters’ guide.
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Smart Streamlining: DuPage County Idea Forum
The BGA hosted an idea forum on government consolidation at National Louis University in Lisle, Illinois on Monday, February 24 as part of its efforts to promote the “smart streamlining” of government units in Illinois.