A bill to eliminate the controversial legislative scholarship program passed the Illinois Senate and is very close to becoming law.
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Redefining the ‘Chicago Way’
How did Mayor Emanuel do in Ethics & Transparency 101? BGA has the first term grade in Crain’s one-year perspective.
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Do Forest Preserves Need a Separate Police Force?
Eliminating the forest preserve police department has been discussed numerous times over the years. The subject is again surfacing as county officials discuss “streamlining” and saving money.
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Chicago Infrastructure Trust Approved
The Chicago City Council overwhelmingly approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to finance public works with private money, putting aside concerns voiced by dissenting aldermen and the BGA that the plan needed more oversight supervision.
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BGA to Chicago City Council: Delay Infrastructure Trust Plan
BGA to Chicago City Council: Delay Infrastructure Trust Plan
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Update: Mayor Emanuel Delays Infrastructure Showdown
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel agreed to slow down his bid to establish a new financing vehicle designed to repair and upgrade public works projects.
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Editorial: Former Oak Brook Chief’s Undeserved Pension Bonanza
Former Oak Brook Police Chief Thomas Sheahan thinks he deserves a special pension gift quietly bestowed by the Legislature just for him. He doesn’t.
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Scholarship Scam Might Finally be Killed
Scholarship Scam Might Finally be Killed
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BGA Statement on the Illinois House Passage of a Bill to End Legislative Scholarships
BGA Statement on the Illinois House Passage of a Bill to End Legislative Scholarships
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As Time and Cash Run Out, Pols Must Launch Pension Rescue
As Time and Cash Run Out, Pols Must Launch Pension Rescue