Illinois can’t afford more civic disengagement. That’s why we’re working to reform the election process.
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Labor Day In Chicago Mixes Fun With Back-To-School Worries
Labor Day in Chicago: Family fun, then back-to-school amid fears that teachers may strike again.
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Could Chicago Save Millions By Slashing Boards Of “Sister Agencies?”
Who needs a park board when the biggest decisions are made by City Hall?
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BGA Deeply Disappointed By Fair Map Loss
November ballot won’t offer voters a fair map choice after close Supreme Court decision.
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Time To Think Outside The Box To Stem Chicago’s Violence
One thing’s for sure: with more than 450 people killed this year, current anti-violence strategies aren’t working.
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Breaking Blago: Reflecting On Rod’s Dramatic Rise And Fall
Some reflections from Andy Shaw, who has been watching Blago—and the Greek tragedy that is his career—for 30 years.
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BGA Disappointed in Rauner’s Automatic Voter Registration Veto, Urges Override
The BGA expresses disappointment in Governor Rauner’s veto of Automatic Voter Registration, which would have made our voter rolls more accurate and secure while promoting democracy and civic engagement.
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Safety And Security Plan Just Right For Lollapalooza
The numbers tell the story: 400,000 people over 4 days and only 12 arrests at Lolla. No stabbings, no shootings and only a few fights. But across the city it’s a sadder tale: 7 killed and 45 wounded.
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BGA To IL Supreme Court: Let Voters Weigh In On Map Amendment
Sick of gerrymandered legislative districts designed to protect incumbents and discourage challengers? Then you’d better hope the Illinois Supreme Court lets Illinois voters decide who draws legislative maps.
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Time To Let Chicago Voters Weigh In On Key Issues
Chicagoans, if you wanted to voice your opinion on an elected school board, you’re out of luck this year.