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Posted inPolicy Statements

Chicago’s City Council is Ready for a Reorg – and New Members Should Have Their Say

by BGA Policy March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

The Better Government Association and the League of Women Voters of Chicago support a more independent Chicago City Council, but caution against letting the current body set the rules for the incoming membership.

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BGA Policy Agenda – City of Chicago – 2023

by BGA Policy March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

Learn about the BGA Policy’s agenda for the City of Chicago in 2023

Chicago City Council
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Chicago’s City Council Spends One-Third of Its Meetings on Honorary Speeches

by Geoffrey Cubbage February 27, 2023March 2, 2023

Chicago’s City Council is off to a slow start in 2023: Only about 40% of its time in session so far this year – or about two of every five […]

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FOIA, Council Independence, IG Reports: Mayoral Candidates Address the Big Good-Government Questions

by BGA Policy February 1, 2023February 7, 2023

Mayor Lightfoot is only contender who declined to respond.

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Illinois Legislative Oversight is Weak Compared to Other States

by Sophia Van Pelt January 30, 2023January 31, 2023

Legislative watchdog is ill-equipped compared to other Illinois watchdogs

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BGA State Policy Agenda 2023

by BGA Policy January 2, 2023February 22, 2023

Our Policy Agenda: The Better Government Association policy team researches, drafts,  supports and advocates for legislation that improves transparency, efficiency, equity and accountability in government in Illinois. We actively seek to […]

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Court Transparency Coalition

by BGA Policy December 12, 2022March 1, 2023

To help shine light on Illinois’ judicial branch, BGA Policy is proud to lead the Court Transparency Coalition, which recommends that the judicial branch be added to the state’s Freedom of Information Act.

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How Illinois Courts Are Hidden From FOIA

by Sophia Van Pelt December 12, 2022January 27, 2023

Transparency allows the people of Illinois to see into the inner workings of their government and hold their elected officials accountable. But there is still one area shrouded in darkness: the judicial branch of Illinois government.

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Greising: Pritzker’s Presidential Daydreams Might Help the People of Illinois

by David Greising November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

How Gov. J.B. Pritzker addresses his gubernatorial to-do list matters to Illinoisans — as well as to his prospects for the presidency.

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Analysis: Cost of Chicago Legal Judgments and Settlements

by Geoffrey Cubbage November 7, 2022November 9, 2022

Despite improvements in budgeting for lawsuit costs under the Lightfoot administration, police settlements continue to exceed budgets, while other departments are not required to budget for payments.

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