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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
