A panel discussion on the impact of flooding in Chicago featuring insights from local experts and advocates Join us for a community panel discussion on the impact of flooding in Chicago and potential policy solutions moderated by Alex Nitkin, Illinois Answers Project Government Finance & Accountability. Panelists:
This year’s Annual Luncheon will celebrate the BGA’s storied 100+ year record of achievement in advancing its mission of working toward a more transparent, equitable, and accountable government for the benefit of all the people of Illinois. 2024 Annual Luncheon & CelebrationThursday, September 19, 2024 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Four Seasons Hotel Chicago […]
Join us for a deep dive into the challenges and solutions surrounding Illinois’ pension system. Speakers:Andy Manar, Deputy Governor for Budget and Economy, State of IllinoisRep. Steve Reick, Illinois State Representative, 63rd DistrictRep. Stephanie Kifowit, Illinois State Representative, 84th DistrictSen. Robert Martwick, Illinois State Senator, 10th DistrictModerator:David Greising, BGA President and CEO
Join us for an illuminating evening with a panel of leading editors and publishers, as they explore the evolving role of investigative journalism and local media and how we tell our communities' most vital stories.
Join BGA Policy for a deep dive on Chicago’s budget process and what to expect in the upcoming fiscal year. Speakers:Matthew O'Shea, 19th Ward AlderpersonAndre Vasquez, Jr., 40th Ward AlderpersonWilliam Conway, 34th Ward AlderpersonGeoffrey Cubbage, BGA Sr. Policy Analyst
Join us for Beyond the Byline: Featuring the 21st Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting on Thursday, May 15th, from 3:30-8:30 P.M. at Venue SIX10 in downtown Chicago.This event will feature a thought-provoking panel, an engaging conversation with journalist Jelani Cobb, Dean of Columbia Journalism School, the lauded Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards […]
Join us for an evening with the Illinois Answers Project and the National Public Housing Museum exploring barriers to economic opportunity in Illinois and Chicago. At the center of the event are storytelling sessions featuring: Enjoy:
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. 2025 Annual Luncheon & CelebrationFriday, October 10, 2025 | 11:30 AM […]
Join us for a conversation with Illinois Answers reporters as they share what they’ve uncovered investigating economic opportunity, government finance, public safety, childcare and the needs of the most vulnerable. Together, they reveal how inequities and accountability failures overlap across systems — and how journalism can bridge people, policy, and power to create a more […]
Join the Better Government Association for Women Who Hold Power to Account, an evening conversation honoring Women's History Month and spotlighting women who exemplify accountability and integrity across Chicago's civic landscape. From the courtroom to City Hall, the newsroom, and the boardroom, these leaders advance transparency and trust—core to the BGA's mission of strengthening democracy […]
Join us for Beyond the Byline: Featuring the 22nd Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting on Thursday, May 7, from 3:30–8:30 p.m. at Venue SIX10 in downtown Chicago. The event will feature a community-centered storytelling panel elevating the sources, experts and lived experiences that informed Illinois Answers Project investigations; an engaging conversation with […]
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 […]
