Latest Past Events

BGA Annual Luncheon & Celebration

Palmer House Hilton 17 E Monroe St, Chicago

This year’s Annual Luncheon celebrates the Better Government Association’s 100+ year record of advancing a more transparent, equitable and accountable government for all the people of Illinois through investigative journalism, policy advocacy and community engagement that hold power to account and drive meaningful reform. 2026 Annual Luncheon & CelebrationThursday, October 22, 2026  | 11:30 AM […]

City Council 101 – Budget Season

Impact House 200 W Madison St, Chicago

Join us for the next installment of City Council 101, where we will be discussing the budget process and timeline, what to expect for this year's budget, how we manage debt, ideas for potential revenue and discuss different funding priorities. We will be joined by:  Ald. Jason ErvinAld. Andre VasquezAld. Bill ConwayAld. Gilbert Villegas Moderated […]

Free

Ink & Impact: The Power of Journalism

DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center 740 E 56th Pl, Chicago

Join Illinois Answers Project reporters for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the investigations exposing unsafe jails, housing inequities, gambling harms, government finance and school board transparency. Hear the stories behind the headlines and discover how accountability journalism gives us the information we need to hold power accountable and create meaningful change. Be our guest! Please RSVP […]