Policy The Trouble with TABORs The Illinois Constitution requires that the Governor present a balanced budget to the General Assembly each year and that the legislature adopt a budget that’s also balanced. That’s how it’s supposed to work. Jan 4, 2011 10:00 AM
Press Release BGA Files Transparency Lawsuit Against Chicago Police Department The Better Government Association filed a lawsuit challenging the Chicago Police Department's refusal to release documents the public has a right to review under the state's Freedom of Information Act. Jan 5, 2011 3:19 PM
Policy Chicagoland Transit Agencies on Track for Gov't-Approved Watchdog Chicagoland Transit Agencies on Track for Gov't-Approved Watchdog
Investigation Oak Brook Village Pres., Wife Collect $142K from 4 Pensions Oak Brook Village President John Craig has been critical of village pensions, while he his wife together collect four public pensions — and a fifth when he retires. Jan 11, 2011 8:05 AM
