Striking back at President Trump, the House Speaker claimed Illinois got into financial problems because of former Gov. Bruce Rauner. But there are many more fingerprints on the shovel that dug the state into the hole.
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Who’s on Watch? Q&A with BGA Reporter Madison Hopkins
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Better Government Association is shifting gears to help inform the public about the government’s role and actions during the crisis. We (virtually) sat down with BGA reporter Madison Hopkins to ask her how she is responding to the coronavirus.
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Fact-Check: Has Illinois Fallen Behind Other States in Testing for the Coronavirus?
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the state is behind most others when it comes to COVID-19 testing — including all of its neighbors. But data show that while Illinois’ testing rate falls below average nationally, the state is outpacing those that surround it.
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Who’s on Watch? Q&A with BGA Policy Analyst Joann Wong
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Better Government Association is shifting gears to help inform the public about the government’s role and actions during the crisis. We (virtually) sat down with BGA policy analyst Joann Wong to ask her how she is responding to the coronavirus.
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Fact-Check: No, the Coronavirus Did Not Cause the Death Rate to Drop in Chicago
A Facebook post shared over 2,000 times claimed that COVID-19 lowered the death rate in Chicago. But an analysis of cases from the Cook County medical examiner suggests the opposite.
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Who’s on Watch? Q&A with BGA Reporter Kiannah Sepeda-Miller
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Better Government Association is shifting gears to help inform the public about the government’s role and actions during the crisis. We (virtually) sat down with BGA reporter Kiannah Sepeda-Miller to ask her how she is responding to the coronavirus.
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Fact-Check: No, Illinois Isn’t Banning Alcohol Sales As Part of Coronavirus Response
False claims that Gov. J.B. Pritzker is halting alcohol sales in Illinois originated on a prank page that is being shared on social media.
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Who’s on Watch? Q&A with BGA Lawyer Matt Topic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Better Government Association is shifting gears to help inform the public about the government’s role and actions during the crisis. We (virtually) sat down with BGA attorney Matt Topic to ask him how he is responding to the coronavirus.
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Fact-Check: Did Pritzker Lack Authority to Postpone the Primary?
It’s difficult to know for sure that Pritzker could not have done anything to delay the March 17 election. But experts told us the governor spoke correctly in describing the limits of his powers under existing law.
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Fact-Check: Challenger’s Account of Lipinski’s Immigration Record Falls Short
One of U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski’s challengers claims the congressman not only voted against the DREAM Act, but also supports separating families and banning Muslims. That argument is specious.