• Out of the Shadows: Empowering Communities Through Court Transparency

    5100 W Harrison St 5100 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    As part of the Court Transparency Coalition, Common Cause, the Better Government and BUILD’s Peace and Justice Center present a community forum to explore how Illinois Courts impact the lives […]

  • Chicago Underwater: A Discussion on the Impact of Flooding

    McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum 99 Chicago Riverwalk Chicago, IL 60601

    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:

    Free
  • BGA Annual Luncheon & Celebration

    Four Seasons Hotel Chicago 120 East Delaware Place

    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 […]

  • The Pension Puzzle: Fixing Illinois’ Pension System

    The Ivy Room At Tree Studios 12 E Ohio St #100, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    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, […]

    $25
  • Ink & Impact: The Power of Journalism

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

    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.

  • City Council 101: The Budget Process

    Harold Washington Libary 400 S State St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    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

    Free
  • Join us for Beyond the Byline and the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting

    Venue SIX10 610 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    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 […]

  • Making it in Chicago

    National Public Housing Musuem 919 S Ada St, Chicago, Illinois

    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 […]

  • BGA Annual Luncheon & Celebration

    Four Seasons Hotel Chicago 120 East Delaware Place

    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, […]

  • How Journalism Connects Systems, Power and People

    Experimental Station 6100 S Blackstone, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    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. […]

  • Women Who Hold Power to Account

    The Ivy Room At Tree Studios 12 E Ohio St #100, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    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 […]

    $75