• DONATE
  • Policy
    • Research & Analysis
    • Perspectives
    • Policy Statements
    • Court Transparency Coalition
  • Get Involved
    • Find Your Legislator
    • Bill Tracker
  • OpenGov
    • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
    • Open Meetings Act (OMA)
  • About
    • BGA Policy
    • Better Government Association
    • Leadership & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Work With Us
    • Support Our Work
  • Newsletter Sign-Up
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Policy
    • Research & Analysis
    • Perspectives
    • Policy Statements
    • Court Transparency Coalition
  • Get Involved
    • Find Your Legislator
    • Bill Tracker
  • OpenGov
    • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
    • Open Meetings Act (OMA)
  • About
    • BGA Policy
    • Better Government Association
    • Leadership & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Work With Us
    • Support Our Work
  • Newsletter Sign-Up

Explore More

  • Find Your Legislator
  • Bill Tracker
  • Open Gov

Learn More

  • About BGA
  • About BGA Policy
  • Illinois Answers Project
  • Newsletter
  • Work With Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Policy
    • Research & Analysis
    • Perspectives
    • Policy Statements
    • Court Transparency Coalition
  • Get Involved
    • Find Your Legislator
    • Bill Tracker
  • OpenGov
    • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
    • Open Meetings Act (OMA)
  • About
    • BGA Policy
    • Better Government Association
    • Leadership & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Work With Us
    • Support Our Work
  • Newsletter Sign-Up

Explore More

  • Find Your Legislator
  • Bill Tracker
  • Open Gov

Learn More

  • About BGA
  • About BGA Policy
  • Illinois Answers Project
  • Newsletter
  • Work With Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
Skip to content
Better Government Association

Better Government Association

Illinois' Non-Partisan Full-Service Watchdog

Donate

Patrick Judge

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation

The King of Recusals: How Ald. Ed Burke’s Private Law Business Intersects With His Public Power

by David Kidwell, Patrick Judge and Dan Mihalopoulos December 26, 2018November 10, 2022

Chicago’s longest-sitting alderman has recused himself 464 times in the last eight years, far more than all other aldermen combined. Following recent federal raids, questions of his conflicts of interest have arisen again.

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation

Interactive Map: Pollution Hits Chicago’s West, South Sides Hardest

by Brett Chase and Patrick Judge October 25, 2018November 10, 2022

New research shows toxic threats are greatest in minority neighborhoods near industrial areas. Interactive map also shows pollution dangers near your home.

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation

Un mapa interactivo confirma que oeste y sur de Chicago son los más afectados por la contaminación

by Brett Chase and Patrick Judge October 25, 2018November 10, 2022

Una nueva investigación muestra que las amenazas tóxicas son mayores en los pequeños vecindarios cercanos a las áreas industriales. El estudio, según los activistas, puede contribuir en la lucha por la reubicación de la industria sucia en sus comunidades.

Posted inAnalysis, Policy

Statewide Police and Fire Pension Fund Database: How Much Does Your Town Owe?

by Danish Murtaza and Patrick Judge April 5, 2018November 10, 2022

Illinois has the most police and fire pension funds in the country, and many are underfunded. Use our tool to see how your town’s funds measure up.

Posted inAnalysis, Policy

Feeling Railroaded? Our Calculator Helps You Add Up Metra’s Fourth Consecutive Fare Hike

by Danish Murtaza and Patrick Judge September 26, 2017November 10, 2022

For the fourth year in a row, Metra is planning to raise fares. Use our calculator to see how much the hikes have cost riders so far.

Posted inAnalysis, Policy

Calculator: What An Illinois Income Tax Hike Means For You

by Patrick Judge and Rachel L. Leven July 6, 2017November 10, 2022

Included in the budget Illinois lawmakers approved on July 6th was a 1.2 percentage point increase in Illinois’ income tax rate. Use our custom-made calculator to figure out how it impacts you and your family.

The Better Government Association is a non-partisan, non-profit news organization and civic advocate working for transparency, efficiency and accountability in government in Chicago and across Illinois.

SUPPORT US

Sections

  • Research & Analysis
  • Perspectives
  • Policy Statements

Explore More

  • Find Your Legislator
  • Bill Tracker
  • Open Gov

Learn More

  • About BGA
  • About BGA Policy
  • Illinois Answers Project
  • Newsletter
  • Work With Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
© 2023 Better Government Association. Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube