Lara Logan introduced by Sun-Times Chairman Michael Ferro.Civic Achievement Award: Judge James Zagel Introduction by Chairman of Kroll Advisory Solutions and former NYC & LA police chief, William Bratton. Lifetime Achievement Award: Jimmie R. Alford Introduced by civic and philanthropic leaders Renee Crown and Ron Gidwitz.
Co-hosted with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and the Center for Open Government at Chicago-Kent.Questions about the Freedom of Information Act? Are you looking for help with a denied request? Need help formulating your FOIA request and asking for the right documents?Sign up for a one-on-one 15-minute session with an attorney at no charge! Meet with a […]
The BGA will be hosting the next Citizen Watchdogs of Education training in partnership with the Lake View Citizens' Council at the Uptown 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 […]
Attend a Watchdog Training and learn the ins and outs of the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Learn more about how the BGA keeps an eye on government throughout the state of Illinois.
The BGA will be hosting the next Citizen Watchdogs of Education training in partnership with the Northwest Side Housing Center at Metropolitan Family Services. 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 […]
Registration Closed. Click here to watch the video. Join the Better Government Association and Catalyst Chicago for a discussion about how charter schools have and will impact the landscape of public education in Chicago. Moderated by Linda Lenz, publisher, Catalyst Chicago.Panelists include (additional panelists to be announced):Andrew Broy, President, Illinois Network of Charter SchoolsCharles Payne, University of […]
The BGA will be hosting the next Citizen Watchdogs of Education training in partnership with 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 […]
Are you satisfied with your local public schools? Do you want to know how decisions are made and how school budgets are managed? Become a watchdog. The BGA will be hosting the next Citizen Watchdogs of Education training at Emanuel Congregation in Edgewater. Join parents and community leaders in understanding how your local Chicago public school operates. This […]
The BGA will host the next Citizen Watchdog Training in Lakeview.BGA Citizen Watchdog Training teaches you how to keep an eye on government and report on what's happening in your community. Attend a Watchdog Training and learn the ins and outs of the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Learn more about how […]
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 […]
Richard Driehaus handed out a big surprise at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting. He more than tripled the cash awards to the winners of the annual BGA awards program that bears his name.The first, second and third place winners had been sharing $5,000 in cash awards, but that was increased to […]
The BGA will host the next Citizen Watchdog Training in Bridgeport. This will be a shorter but more interactive, in-depth training. 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 […]
