Despite opposition from the BGA and other government transparency advocates, a legislative committee approved a measure late last month that would weaken the Illinois Freedom of Information Act or FOIA.
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Ex-Cop’s Big Payday Is Taxpayers’ Wipeout
The editors who lay out the Sun-Times totally nailed it last Monday when they filled most of the front page with a color photo of a man bodysurfing in tropical Australian waters while we were getting whacked by a swirling, snarling, way-too-typical spring snowstorm.
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Voters’ Guide – 2015 City of Chicago Municipal Runoff Elections
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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As Election Nears, Rahm & Chuy Answer BGA Questions
We invited the candidates to share their governing philosophies, including views on privatizing city assets and services, the scope and authority of an inspector general, and compliance with FOIA— the state’s open records law.
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Rahm, Chuy Make Their Closing Arguments
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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Schock Revelations Not A Shock To Watchdogs
Legions of public officials bend the rules without being detected or held accountable because there aren’t enough watchdogs shining a light on their alleged chicanery.
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Don’t Let Illinois Lawmakers Bring Scholarship Program Back To Life
Under Jones’ plan, lawmakers would be able to annually award four one-year scholarships, and two four-year free rides to public colleges and universities in Illinois.
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No Bonfires: Retain Police Misconduct Records
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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Nepotism Unethical In Glendale Heights And Other Public Offices
Government should be a service — not a family business — in Glendale Heights, and every other public venue funded with our tax dollars.
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BGA’s Loury Talks Mayoral Race on CAN-TV
BGA Senior Policy Analyst Alden Loury appeared on CAN-TV’s “Political Forum” show this week to talk with host Teresa Cordova about the outcome of Tuesday’s mayoral election and to peek ahead at the April 7 run-off between Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.