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by Cesar A. Calderon March 13, 2023March 14, 2023

Chicago’s new City Council will take office on May 15th. But how does it all really work, inside the council chambers? Join the Better Government Association’s policy team for an in-depth seminar on the history, rules, and workings of Chicago City Council.

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The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting: Untangling The Truth

by Cesar A. Calderon March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

Join the Better Government Association for a night of celebration at the 2023 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting on Wednesday, May 24.

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Court Transparency Coalition

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BGA Policy is proud to lead the Court Transparency Coalition in its mission to add the judicial branch to the Freedom of Information Act in the state of Illinois.

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Hundreds More Black Chicagoans Are Pleading Guilty to Gun-Possession Charges. Here’s One Possible Reason Why.

by Josh McGhee June 25, 2022November 10, 2022

As Chicago police have made more gun-possession arrests, prosecutors are using the secretive grand jury process and securing more convictions.

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BGA Watchdog Training

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Freedom of Information Act

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The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is the state law that governs access to public records. FOIA is based on the principle that citizens are entitled to information on […]

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Open Meetings Act

by BGA Policy January 7, 2022January 25, 2023

The Illinois Open Meetings Act is the state law that requires governments to conduct their business in public — including providing advance notice so citizens can attend, allowing for public […]

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Your Transparency Watchdog

by adminnewspack January 5, 2022November 10, 2022

BGA OpenGov is the Illinois affiliate of the National Freedom of Information Coalition. Transparency is a foundational principle 0f democracy, and the BGA is here to advocate on your behalf.  Without […]

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