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Centennial Celebration & Annual Luncheon

by BGA September 8, 2023September 20, 2023

Please join the Better Government Association at our Centennial Celebration & Annual Luncheon honoring Michael J. Sacks and featuring a special conversation with BGA President David Greising, best-selling author Jonathan Eig and award-winning editor, journalist and author Natalie Moore.

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The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting: Untangling The Truth

by Cesar A. Calderon March 2, 2023April 28, 2023

Join the Better Government Association for a night of celebration at the 2023 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting on Wednesday, May 24.

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BGA’s Annual Luncheon a Rousing Success

by BGA October 21, 2022November 17, 2022

David Greising unveils the Illinois Answers Project.

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Winners Announced for the 2022 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting

by BGA June 23, 2022November 17, 2022

Reporting teams from Block Club Chicago, WBEZ, The Trace, Investigate Midwest and Harvest Public Media shared $27,000 in prizes, thanks to the generosity of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.

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Better Government Association Announces 2022 Driehaus Investigative Journalism Award Finalists

by BGA June 2, 2022November 17, 2022

The Better Government Association has named eight investigative projects as finalists for the 2022 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting.

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The BGA’s Driehaus Foundation Investigative Awards Submission Period Extended

by BGA April 12, 2022November 17, 2022

The Better Government Association still is accepting submissions for its 2022 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting, and news organizations from across Illinois are encouraged to apply. The deadline for submissions has been extended to Monday, May 2, 2022.

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The BGA’s Driehaus Foundation Investigative Awards Now Open for Submissions

by BGA March 7, 2022November 17, 2022

A new ‘Smaller Newsrooms Category’ is announced

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Better Government Association Announces 2021 Driehaus Investigative Journalism Award Finalists

by BGA May 13, 2021November 17, 2022

The Better Government Association (BGA) has named five investigative projects as finalists for the 2021 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting.

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BGA’s Driehaus Foundation Investigative Awards to Remain Virtual for 2021

by BGA March 5, 2021November 17, 2022

Open Call for Investigative Reporting Submissions

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Event Recap: Shaking Our Fist at COVID and Doing Our Best Work Ever

by BGA September 18, 2020November 17, 2022

Our 2020 virtual fundraising event highlighted our impact, honored a devoted supporter and explored the challenges of investigating those in power.

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