Centennial Celebration & Annual Luncheon
Please join the Better Government Association at our Centennial Celebration & Annual Luncheon honoring Michael J. Sacks and featuring a special conversation with BGA President David Greising, best-selling author Jonathan Eig and award-winning editor, journalist and author Natalie Moore.
The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting: Untangling The Truth
Join the Better Government Association for a night of celebration at the 2023 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting on Wednesday, May 24.
BGA’s Annual Luncheon a Rousing Success
David Greising unveils the Illinois Answers Project.
Winners Announced for the 2022 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting
Reporting teams from Block Club Chicago, WBEZ, The Trace, Investigate Midwest and Harvest Public Media shared $27,000 in prizes, thanks to the generosity of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.
Better Government Association Announces 2022 Driehaus Investigative Journalism Award Finalists
The Better Government Association has named eight investigative projects as finalists for the 2022 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting.
The BGA’s Driehaus Foundation Investigative Awards Submission Period Extended
The Better Government Association still is accepting submissions for its 2022 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting, and news organizations from across Illinois are encouraged to apply. The deadline for submissions has been extended to Monday, May 2, 2022.
The BGA’s Driehaus Foundation Investigative Awards Now Open for Submissions
A new ‘Smaller Newsrooms Category’ is announced
Better Government Association Announces 2021 Driehaus Investigative Journalism Award Finalists
The Better Government Association (BGA) has named five investigative projects as finalists for the 2021 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting.
BGA’s Driehaus Foundation Investigative Awards to Remain Virtual for 2021
Open Call for Investigative Reporting Submissions
Event Recap: Shaking Our Fist at COVID and Doing Our Best Work Ever
Our 2020 virtual fundraising event highlighted our impact, honored a devoted supporter and explored the challenges of investigating those in power.
Event Recap | 2020 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
Reporting teams from ProPublica Illinois and the Chicago Tribune, WBEZ and WBBM-TV shared $27,000 in prizes, thanks to the generosity of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.
2020 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
The Better Government Association (BGA) has named five investigative projects as finalists for the 2021 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting.
2020 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
RESCHEDULED: 2020 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
Regretfully, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, this year’s awards ceremony will be rescheduled for mid-July. We look forward to bringing together outstanding journalists and those who appreciate their work at that time. Stay tuned for details.
Submit Now for the 2020 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
Event Recap | 2019 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting
Thanks to the generosity of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation we are able to celebrate and reward, with $26,000 in prize money, the work of other investigative journalists in the watchdog fight.
Event Recap | 2018 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting
Thanks to the generosity of the Driehaus Foundation we are able to celebrate and reward, with $25,000 in prize money, the work of other investigative journalists in the watchdog fight.
BGA Announces 2018 Driehaus Award Finalists
Three award winners will be announced at an event on May 1st. Tickets are available now.
Submit Now For The 2018 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
BGA Names Watchdog Award In Honor Of Inland’s Daniel Goodwin
Goodwin was honored with the award in 2016 for his lifetime contributions to business, economic development, philanthropy and civic engagement.
Event Recap | 2017 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
BGA Announces 2017 Driehaus Award Finalists
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2011 Richard H. Driehaus Investigative Awards
The Richard H. Driehaus Investigative Awards recognize the best in government-related investigative reporting from across the Midwest region.
BGA Announces $1 Million Gift from Richard H. Driehaus
The BGA is pleased to announce a $1 million gift from the Richard H. Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust to promote honest, efficient, and transparent government through investigative journalism, public policy advocacy and civic engagement.