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Jun 3

Municipal Bankruptcy: Is Your Hometown or School District the Next Detroit?

June 3, 2015
4:30PM

Union League Club of Chicago, Crystal Room

It’s a topic that has been widely discussed in the media and across Illinois, with most specifics left unaddressed and many questions left unanswered.Because of these outstanding questions and in light of the financial crises facing Illinois and its municipalities, the Better Government Association hosted "Municipal Bankruptcy: Is Your Hometown or School District the Next Detroit?" on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
May 11

The 2015 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting

May 11, 2015
5:30PM

Union League Club, Main Dining Room, 6th Floor

The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting honor excellence in the best government-related investigative reporting in the Midwest.
Mar 24

FOIA Facts & Friction: The Future Of Open Records Laws In Illinois

March 24, 2015
4PM

State Journal-Register Building

Hosted by the BGA's Springfield Advisory Committee, "FOIA Facts & Friction: The Future of Open Records Laws in Illinois" will be a balanced panel discussion that will consider the viewpoints of both those who make public information requests and those charged with responding to them.
Mar 20

A BGA Candid Conversation: Chuy's Challenge

March 20, 2015
11:15AM

This event is online only.

BGA President & CEO Andy Shaw sits down for a candid conversation with Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, a former Chicago alderman and state senator who is challenging Mayor Rahm Emanuel in Chicago's mayoral runoff election on April 7.
Jan 28

Getting the Scoop on Charter Schools

January 28, 2015
6PM

Portage-Cragin Library

So how transparent and open are Chicago charter schools? Hear what BGA investigators think. They'll share their experiences getting info and public records about charter schools... and talk about the tools you need to get the info yourself.
Jan 21

Watchdog Training: DePaul University

January 21, 2015
4PM

DePaul University

BGA Citizen Watchdog Training teaches you how to keep an eye on government and find out what's happening in your community.
Dec 18

Rahm Talks Reform With BGA's Shaw

December 18, 2014

Union League Club

Chicago mayor delves into ethics, privatization and his plans for future.
Dec 16

Bruce, Budget Blues & BGA

December 16, 2014
11:30AM

Sangamo Club

Join Governor-elect Bruce Rauner and BGA President & CEO Andy Shaw for a light lunch and a serious conversation about the budget challenges facing Illinois.
Nov 12

What's the Force Behind the Lucas Museum?

November 12, 2014
4:30PM

Union League Club of Chicago

Is building the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Chicago's lakefront a fait accompli? Many people may think so but there are a lot of unanswered questions and crucial points that should be discussed before construction gets underway at the Museum Campus.
Oct 14

2014 BGA Annual Luncheon

October 14, 2014
11:30AM

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers

Join us for the 2014 luncheon featuring special guest David Gregory.