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The Better Government Association is Illinois’ only nonpartisan, full-service watchdog organization. We’re shining a light on government in Illinois and holding public officials accountable.

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Chicago violence: BGA investigates juvenile carjacking suspects
Jul 22, 2021 9:13 AM
Press Release

WBBM-TV’s Coverage of a Botched Police Raid Takes Top Honors in 2021 Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting

A traumatic story of a police raid on the wrong home—which the City of Chicago tried and failed to suppress in federal court before it aired—won first place in the Better Government Association's (BGA) 2021 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting.
Jun 8, 2021 5:00 PM
Press Release

BGA Welcomes Newest Interns For Investigative Reporting

The Better Government Association welcomes two interns to work with the BGA’s award-winning investigative team for the next six months.
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
Press Release

BGA Wins Five Lisagor Awards

The Circuit, an ongoing collaborative series focused on the Cook County court system, won several top honors, including for best investigative-public service reporting.
May 14, 2021 2:48 PM
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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.
May 13, 2021 3:00 PM