After questions are raised by the BGA and FOX 32 about a video that appears to show a Maywood cop stomping a man during a police call, village officials launch an internal investigation.
Legal
REGULATORS REVISIT GAMING LICENSE, CONTRACT
After the BGA reports a mini-casino is planned for a Village of Dolton-owned retirement home for low-income seniors, the Illinois Gaming Board says it may withdraw the gaming license.
COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM CRACKS DOWN
In wake of BGA legal action that forced mayor to release personal emails, Chicago Board of Ethics levies fine against David Plouffe, who lobbied mayor on behalf of Uber.
GOV. QUINN VETOES BAD FOIA BILL
HB 3796, a bill opposed by the BGA policy team, other open government advocates and Attorney General Lisa Madigan, is vetoed by Gov. Pat Quinn because it would have weakened the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
SWIFT ACTION DEFEATS MAJOR ASSAULT ON FOIA
Several groups, including the BGA, fight back legislation that would have significantly weakened the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, the state’s public records law.
SUBURBAN INSPECTOR GENERAL RESIGNS
Amid questions by the BGA about whether he was performing his full duties for full pay, Calumet City’s municipal inspector general abruptly quits.
IDOT SECRETARY RESIGNS
Following several BGA investigations on potentially illegal patronage hiring at the Illinois Department of Transportation, the head of the agency resigns under fire.
EX-SCHOOL OFFICIAL CHARGED
Following BGA/CBS2 investigation, suburban school treasurer is charged with stealing more than $1.5 million in taxpayer money.
QUINN CHOPS AWAY AT BLOATED STATE PANELS
Gov. Pat Quinn is cutting dozens of unnecessary or redundant boards and commissions, following BGA investigations into Illinois’ proliferation of costly and underutilized state panels.
LANDMARK WRONGFUL CONVICTION LAW PASSED
Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law a landmark reform bill backed by the Better Government Association’s policy team, lawmakers and criminal justice advocates.
