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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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BGA Investigations Win Emmy, Award from Chicago Journalists Association

The two pieces focused on mismanagement at O’Hare airport and the cost to taxpayers of government sexual misconduct cases.
Nov 18, 2019 11:00 AM
Database

Illinois Public Pensions Database

Follow the money paid to retired public-sector employees throughout Illinois.
Nov 15, 2019 12:27 AM
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BGA Files Suit for Records Involving Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson Found Asleep in Parked Car

CPD denied open records request for reports and videos related to the October incident in which police officers discovered Johnson. The matter is under investigation by the city inspector general.
Nov 12, 2019 2:49 PM
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Recap | 2019 BGA Annual Luncheon

Nearly 600 BGA supporters gathered to celebrate the achievements of the past year of good government work at our Annual Luncheon.
Nov 8, 2019 12:30 PM
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BGA Stories on O’Hare and Chicago’s Recycling Program Win National Awards

The two EPPY Awards, handed out by the journalism magazine Editor & Publisher, were for Best Investigative/Enterprise Feature and Best Innovation Project.
Oct 23, 2019 5:00 PM