Action Safeguarding Democracy In a Pandemic The BGA and other policy advocates offer guidelines for Illinois residents and their leaders to promote transparency and accountability in uncertain times. Mar 27, 2020 1:15 PM
Action BGA Supports Stronger Legislative Inspector General The legislative oversight system in Illinois is dysfunctional, BGA Policy Director Marie C. Dillon told a state panel considering ethics reforms. Changes are needed to empower the Legislative Inspector General and to make the process more transparent. Feb 10, 2020 6:00 AM
Action BGA Calls For Stronger Conflict-of-Interest Laws Illinois needs better disclosure laws for public officials and explicit, mandatory rules about what lawmakers must do when conflicts arise, BGA Policy Director Marie C. Dillon told a state panel considering ethics reforms. Jan 31, 2020 9:30 AM
Action Dillon: Ethics Panel Should Focus On Big Picture BGA Policy Director Marie C. Dillon testified at the second meeting of the Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform. Jan 16, 2020 10:30 AM
Action BGA supports limits on lobbying by government officials The measure was sponsored by Ald. Michele Smith, chair of the Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight, and Ald. Matt O'Shea, 19th. Dec 19, 2019 12:00 PM
Action BGA and Illinois Press Association Defend NPR Illinois Reporters' First Amendment Rights In a letter to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, the BGA's David Greising and the IPA's Sam R. Fisher say the university's Title IX policy is at odds with journalists' right to protect confidential sources. Oct 28, 2019 5:00 PM
Action BGA Supports Strengthening City Council Office of Financial Analysis The BGA policy team urges Chicago aldermen to remove obstacles that prevent their fiscal advisory staff from doing its job. The office was created to provide independent guidance on matters involving taxpayer dollars. Oct 4, 2019 5:00 AM
Action BGA Urges Full City Council to Support Ethics Ordinance The BGA policy team urged the full City Council to approve ethics reforms that cover lobbying, outside employment for aldermen and full oversight by the inspector general. Jul 24, 2019 2:00 PM
Action BGA Testifies For Ethics Reforms For Chicago The BGA characterized Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposed ethics changes "only a start," and urged aldermen to send a strong signal about their commitment to finishing the job. Jul 18, 2019 12:45 PM
Action The BGA’s Agenda for Lori Lightfoot Chicago's new mayor takes office on May 20. She'll need to hit the ground running — and never stop. Here's how she can get off to a good start. May 9, 2019 5:30 PM
