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Event Archive

Sep 13

2016 Annual Luncheon

September 13, 2016

Sheraton Chicago

Featured Guest: Chuck Todd, NBC's Meet the Press
Jun 20

Impact Of The Impasse: The Ripple Effect On Our Community And Economy

June 20, 2016
4:00 — 5:30 PM

The Sangamo Club, Springfield

Even if the Illinois General Assembly and the Governor reach a budget deal by May 31, there will still be a ripple effect of the year-long budget impasse and a tough road to fiscal viability. Our next BGA event in Springfield on June 20 will include a panel discussion offering firsthand accounts of the impact on health care, education, business, social services and the Springfield community in general. The event will air live on WMAY 970-AM and 94.7-FM.
May 16

The 2016 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting

May 16, 2016
5:30PM

Union League Club

The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting honor excellence in the best government-related investigative reporting in the Midwest.
Apr 20

Dan on Downsizing in DuPage: A BGA Candid Conversation

April 20, 2016
11:00 AM

BGA President and CEO Andy Shaw sits down for an exclusive interview with DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin to discuss his work to modernize government in DuPage and what's next for "Smart Streamlining" in Illinois.
Apr 14

BGA Idea Forum: Tracking TIFs

April 14, 2016
4:00PM - 5:30PM

University of Illinois at Chicago

What effects do TIFs have on schools, businesses, and neighborhoods? How do TIFs affect you?
Mar 2

Watchdog Training University of Illinois Springfield

March 2, 2016
4-5:30PM

The BGA’s Watchdog Training teaches you how to keep an eye on government and inform others about what’s happening in your community.
Feb 18

Watchdog Training Governors State University

February 18, 2016
1-3pm

Governors State University

BGA Watchdog Training teaches you how to keep an eye on government and find out what’s happening in your community. In a series of free trainings, veteran journalists and legal professionals lead sessions on understanding government, the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act.
Dec 3

BGA Idea Forum: Who Should Draw Illinois' Political Map?

December 3, 2015
4:00pm - 5:30pm

DePaul University Loop Campus

The push to change the way Illinois draws its legislative map is underway as backers have since May gathered more than 400,000 signatures seeking to get a redistricting amendment on the ballot. Do you know the ins and outs of the redistricting movement and Independent Map amendment?
Nov 12

A BGA Candid Conversation With Toni Preckwinkle

November 12, 2015
See video of the complete Candid Conversation here.
Oct 29

Watchdog Training Bucktown Area

October 29, 2015
6:00 - 7:30 PM

Free Range Office

BGA Watchdog Training teaches you how to keep an eye on government and find out what’s happening in your community. In a series of free trainings, veteran journalists and legal professionals lead sessions on understanding government, the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act.