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Our Mapping Team Jim Lewis Dr. James Lewis worked with members of the Chicago City Council, Cook County Board and Illinois congressional delegation on remap proposals during the 1990s. He provided […]

The Better Government Association (BGA) seeks a full-time journalist to conceive, report and write stories on government accountability with a focus on equity issues. The candidate should have experience using […]

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The Pension Outlook Database from the Better Government Association has been discontinued. The raw data from the project can be downloaded here. 

Update: The BGA is no longer accepting submissions for the 2019 Awards.  ABOUT THE AWARDS: Judged by a rotating panel of journalists and media educators, the awards highlight the impact […]

The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting recognize the best in government-related investigative reporting from across the Midwest region*. The Better Government Association is now accepting submissions for […]

We measure success at the BGA by the impact of our work. In 2016 we’re happy to report our watchdog work made a real difference — from the adoption of good-government laws, to new levels of transparency thanks to our legal team. 

If you appreciate independent, fair and factual information, then donate today to support BGA’s investigative journalism.

The importance of elections in a democracy took center stage along with NBC’s Chuck Todd.

As U.S. lifts sanctions, downstate lawmakers tout state’s agribusiness, commerce opportunities with island and envision a new export boom.