• Panel: Illinois Townships – Relevant or Redundant?

    Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Ave, Evanston, 60201

    A Panel Discussion Hosted by the Better Government Association  Moderator: NBC 5 Reporter Phil RogersPanelists: Hon. Larry Suffredin, 13th District Cook County Board District CommissionerEmily Miller, BGA Policy & Government Affairs Coordinator Bob Porter, Township Officials of Cook County Administrative Coordinator Sam Yingling, Avon Township Supervisor The event begins at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)To RSVP register […]

  • Watchdog Training: South Side

    Saint Xavier University - Warde Academic Center, McGuire Hall - 3700 W 103rd St, Chicago, 60655

    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 the BGA keeps an eye on government throughout the […]

  • Watchdogs of Education: Avondale

    St. Hyacinth Basilica - Resurrection Hall Cafeteria (2nd Flr), 3636 W Wolfram Street, Chicago, 60618

    The BGA is holding a free training session at which you'll learn about:the governing structure of the Chicago Public Schools,school budgets, andhow you can monitor what’s going on in your local schools.Education experts will help you understand how schools operate and how budget decisions are made. You'll also hear inspiring stories from regular citizens who […]

  • Fixing Illinois’ Public Pensions

    Regents Hall, Lewis Towers, 16th Fl, 111 E Pearson St (Pearson and Rush), Chicago, 60611

    The panelists discuss the current pension problem in Illinois and how it might be addressed.

  • Pension Crisis – What’s next for Chicago & Cook County?

    Roosevelt University, Congress Lounge, 430 S Michigan Ave, 2nd Floor, Chicago, 60605

    It's not just state pensions that are in trouble. The Cook County and Chicago public pension systems are also in crisis. In an effort to explore and discuss possible solutions, the BGA is hosting its second forum on the public pension crisis, this time with the focus on Chicago and Cook County.

  • Citizen Watchdogs of Education: Urban League

    Chicago Urban League, 4510 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, 60615

    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 […]

  • Watchdog Training: DuPage County

    National-Louis University - Lisle Campus, Public Forum Room, 850 Warrenville Rd, Lisle, 60532

    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 the BGA keeps an eye on government throughout the […]

  • Freedom of Information Act Clinic

    Center for Open Government, 565 W Adams St, Chicago, 60661

    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 minutes session with an attorney at no charge! Meet with a FOIA expert for free legal advice on how to get your request answered.A […]

  • Corruption Isn’t Funny…But Sometimes You Have to Laugh to Keep from Crying!

    Paris Club, 59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, 60654

    THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT. >> YOU CAN STILL SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE BGA BY MAKING A DONATION WHAT: The Onion LIVEWHERE: Paris Club 59 West Hubbard StreetWHEN: Tuesday, July 31 6:00pm-9:00pmWHO: Emceed by WGN TV's Larry Potash and Robin Baumgarten, featuring special performances by IL Lt. Governor Sheila Simon and The Onion Players […]

  • Watchdog Training: Lake County

    Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Health Science Building, Room 1.702, 3333 N. Green Bay Rd., North Chicago, 60088

    RSVP: http://lakecountywatchdog.eventbrite.com/Where: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Health Science Building, Room 1.7023333 N. Green Bay Rd.North Chicago, IL 60088  When: Thursday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.This event is free and open to the public.For more information, please contact Stephanie Simon at 312-821-9042 or ssimon@bettergov.org.        RSVP: http://lakecountywatchdog.eventbrite.com/