Corporations keep choosing Downtown Chicago despite city’s staggering problems.
Policy
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BGA To Gov. Rauner: Support These Bills
Watchdog group sends letters backing bipartisan legislation that if signed into law will help to reform, improve and repair Illinois.
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Chicago Enacts Safeguards To Protect Against Risky Borrowing Schemes
Chicago enacts safeguards against “toxic swaps” after paying big price for risky deals.
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Some Good Government Wins Despite Springfield Gridlock
In case you think legislators did absolutely nothing in spring session.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Navy Pier Centennial Celebration Should Include Transparency Commitment
BGA to Navy Pier Inc: Stop fighting our request for information about how you’re running one of our civic treasures.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Hard To Duplicate Illinois’ 1980 CPS Rescue
Illinois lacks the leadership, the will and the resources to rescue CPS this year, like it did in 1980.
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Urge Lawmakers to Vote YES On HB 6266
Email your elected officials and demand they vote to ensure the permanent preservation of police misconduct complaint records.
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BGA: Open Up State’s Public-Private Deals
Chicago’s new privatization law is good road map, says policy coordinator.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Taxing Retirement Income Still Too Toxic For Serious Consideration
40 states with an income tax include retirement income, but not Illinois, and that’s not about to change.
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Putting The ‘Spotlight’ On Investigative Reporting
BGA to honor Boston Globe Spotlight team, other reporters at annual Investigative Awards.