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 […]
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 […]
The panelists discuss the current pension problem in Illinois and how it might be addressed.
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.
The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting recognize the best in government-related investigative reporting from across the Midwest region.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Better Government Association and the Union League Club of Chicago hosted a panel discussion featuring experts on judicial reform.
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 […]
