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  • BGA Special Report: ‘States Failing When Battling Corruption’

    Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, 60604

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2013Scott Burnhamscott@serafin.com(312) 550-3947WHO: The Better Government Association (BGA) and Alper Services, LLCSpeakers who will address the findings include:Andy Shaw, BGA President & CEOEmily Miller, BGA Policy and Government Affairs CoordinatorPatrick Collins, former Chairman of the Illinois Reform Commission and Assistant U.S. AttorneyDavid Hoffman, former City of Chicago Inspector General and […]

  • TIFs In An Era Of School Budget Cuts

    Roosevelt University, 430 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60605

    The Better Government Association and Catalyst Chicago host a panel to discuss TIFs and school budget cuts. Moderated by Linda Lenz of Catalyst Chicago, speakers include Ben Joravsky of the Chicago Reader, Chris Brown from LISC Chicago, Bill Vaselopulos from Cook County Clerk's Office and Emily Miller of the Better Government Association. This program was recorded and streamed by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

  • Free FOIA clinic

    DePaul University College of Law, 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, 60604

    Sign up for a one-on-one 15-minute session with an attorney at no charge!Meet with a FOIA expert for free legal advice on how to get your request answered. (Appointment necessary).Co-hosted with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and the Center for Public Interest Law at DePaul University. A scheduled appointment is necessary.Contact Stephanie Simon at ssimon@bettergov.org or […]

  • Watchdog Training: Orland Park

    Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, 60462

    The BGA will host the next Citizen Watchdog Training in Orland Park. BGA Citizen Watchdog Training teaches you how to keep an eye on government and find out what's happening in your community. Attend a Watchdog Training and learn the ins and outs of the Freedom of Information Act. Learn more about how the BGA keeps […]

  • Free FOIA clinic

    DePaul University College of Law, 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, 60604

    6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Sign up for a one-on-one 15-minute session with an attorney at no charge!Meet with a FOIA expert for free legal advice on how to get your request answered. (Appointment necessary).Co-hosted with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and the Center for Public Interest Law at DePaul University. A scheduled appointment is necessary.Contact Stephanie […]

  • Smart Streamlining: DuPage County Idea Forum

    National Louis University, 850 Warrenville Road, Lisle, 60532

    The BGA hosted an Idea Forum on government consolidation at National Louis University in Lisle, Illinois on Monday, February 24, as part of its efforts to promote the "Smart Streamlining" of government units in Illinois.Moderated by Madeleine Doubek, Chief Operating Officer of Reboot Illinois, the panel featured a lively discussion and question and answer session […]

  • Watchdogs of Education: Urban League

    Urban League, 4510 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, 60653

    The BGA will host the next Citizen Watchdogs of Education Training at the Chicago Urban League.Join parents and community leaders in understanding how your local Chicago public school operates. This Citizen Watchdogs of Education training session will teach you about the governing structure of the Chicago Public Schools system, school budgets and public school funding.Expert […]

  • Watchdog Training: Loop

    DePaul University College of Communication, 14 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, 60601

    The BGA will host the next Citizen Watchdog Training in the Loop at DePaul University's College of Communication.BGA Citizen Watchdog Training teaches you how to keep an eye on government and find out what's happening in your community. Attend a Watchdog Training and learn the ins and outs of the Freedom of Information Act. Learn […]

  • Citizen Watchdogs of Education: Belmont Cragin

    Portage-Cragin Library, 5108 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, 60641

    The BGA will host the next Citizen Watchdogs of Education Training at the Portage-Cragin Library.Join parents and community leaders in understanding how your local Chicago public school operates. This Citizen Watchdogs of Education training session will teach you about the governing structure of the Chicago Public Schools system, school budgets and public school funding.Expert presenters […]

  • Free FOIA clinic

    DePaul University College of Law, 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, 60604

    6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Sign up for a one-on-one 15-minute session with an attorney at no charge!Meet with a FOIA expert from the BGA's outside counsel for free legal advice on how to get your request answered. (Appointment necessary).Co-hosted with the Center for Public Interest Law at DePaul University. A scheduled appointment is necessary.Contact Stephanie […]