Following a BGA inquiry, it was announced that a new member of the Illinois Gaming Board will not vote on matters involving Rivers Casino for six months to avoid a conflict of interest because his nonprofit has taken donations from the casino.
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BGA Sues Chicago Police Department – Again
Better Government Association seeks data on officers missing work-related court appearances. CPD blows off request, violating state’s open records law, so BGA files lawsuit.
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BGA Sues Charter School Network For Refusing To Release Records
Better Government Association seeks Internet activity records for Intrinsic Schools administrators, but taxpayer-funded charter network refuses to comply with state’s open records law. So BGA heads to court.
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Legislator’s Publication Pledges Changes
Suburban newspaper co-owned by influential legislator promises better “internal controls” in the wake of BGA findings on possible plagiarism.
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School Official Heads To Prison
Following BGA investigations of financial irregularities, the Lyons Township School Treasurer is accused of embezzling $1.5 million, pleads guilty to theft and is sentenced to nine years in prison.
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BGA Sues To Get Koschman Records
Special Prosecutor Dan Webb, Emanuel administration refuse to turn over documents related to Koschman/Vanecko investigation, so Better Government Association takes them to court.
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BGA Busy On Transparency Front
Better Government Association files three new lawsuits, weighs in on another court case and updates FBI database.
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Governor Pledges More Prison Guards
After the BGA presses Rauner administration for answers on massive overtime at the Illinois Department of Corrections, the governor proposes hiring 450 new prison guards.
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Matteson Reverses Course On Public-Safety Layoffs
The same day a BGA story appears in the Chicago Sun-Times highlighting proposed police and fire layoffs in Matteson, village officials back off, saying such public-safety cuts are no longer being considered.
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Public Transparency Stinks At Sanitary District – So Better Government Association Sues
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District officer allegedly makes racial remarks, boasts of drinking on the clock – while being recorded over a police radio. But agency won’t turn over copy of recording, so BGA files lawsuit.