Questions about the March 15 primary? BGA’s Voters’ Guide has the answers.
Analysis
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Chicago IG Law Scores Points But Not The Big Win
BGA game plan: Push City Council to give watchdog full investigative power, including audits.
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Our Federal Pension Bailout Story Touched A Nerve
What recent BGA story prompted more than 300 Facebook comments?
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More Transparency Needed at CHA, says BGA
BGA supports oversight and accountability provisions in ordinance aimed at reforming the Chicago Housing Authority
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Will Rauner And Madigan Consider Obama’s Compromise Advice?
Did the President’s compromise advice mean anything to Gov. Rauner or Speaker Madigan?
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BGA To Police Task Force: Rebuild Public’s Trust
BGA lists misconduct records retention, transparency provisions as central to police accountability.
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BGA Sets State Reform Agenda
Preserving police records and protecting FOIA highlight the BGA’s legislative agenda.
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Time For Chicago Aldermen To Empower A Real Watchdog
Wednesday’s vote could bring real reform, but only if Chicago aldermen stays strong.
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Chicago Suburbs Have Police Misconduct Problems Too
Rahm’s taking the heat for police misconduct in Chicago, but local suburbs have their own abuse problems, and it’s costing their taxpayers dearly too.
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BGA To Chicago Aldermen: Commit To IG Reforms
The BGA urges the Chicago City Council to support vital inspector general oversight reform.