Press Release

Better Government Association adds new salary information on public-sector workers throughout Chicago region, Illinois.

The Better Government Association’s investigative reporting team and media partners have been nominated by the Chicago Headline Club for 23 Peter Lisagor awards, long considered one of the highest honors in local journalism.

Watson had his first visit to the capital city since becoming the BGA’s watchdog-in-chief. 

Here at the BGA, we love basking in the sunlight of open government and easily accessible public records.

BGA’s regular monthly appearance on WBEZ’s “Afternoon Shift”.

The president and CEO of The Better Government Association talks about the results of the mayoral election.

In honor of Valentine’s Day here’s a look at some of the people who showed me the love since I became the BGA’s Watchdog last year. 

Watson the Watchdog began Level Two Dog Training at PAWS Chicago this weekend.

BGA senior policy analyst Alden Loury gave Emanuel a ‘C’ for his administration’s transparency efforts while making an appearance on WBEZ-FM on Thursday.

BGA’s Watson the Watchdog took the stage at Chicago’s 1st Ward Aldermanic Debate on Jan. 29.