Press Release

The Better Government Association filed a lawsuit challenging the Chicago Police Department’s refusal to release documents the public has a right to review under the state’s Freedom of Information Act.

“The Better Government Association recently made some significant changes to its board of directors — and its overall governance structure — in an effort to broaden and strengthen its connection to Chicago’s minority communities and to expand its reach in Illinois beyond the collar counties.”

“Buffalo Grove trustees Monday held off voting on an ordinance that would define which e-mail records the village may destroy….The decision came hours after the Better Government Association registered its objections to the ordinance.”

The University of Illinois at Chicago hosted a public forum featuring Chicago’s mayoral candidates. The BGA’s Andy Shaw is a panelist. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.

The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.

The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.

The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.

The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.