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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • 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

  • Ink & Impact: The Power of Journalism

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

    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 […]

  • City Council 101 – Budget Season

    Impact House 200 W Madison St, Chicago, Illinois

    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 […]

    Free