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BGA, Partners Net Six Sarah Brown Boyden Awards Including ‘Best of the Best’

The Better Government Association and its news partners Chicago Tribune, WBEZ, Injustice Watch and DataMade, won the awards from Chicago Journalists Association, which recognized ‘Fires’ investigation with its top prize.
Nov 22, 2021 3:00 PM
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Better Government Association and McCormick Foundation Form the Illinois Solutions Partnership

Initial $10 Million in Grants to New Investigative and Solutions Journalism Initiative
Nov 22, 2021 12:00 AM
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Better Government Association names Vice President of Operations, Sally Gonzalez

Gonzalez promoted on the eve of her first anniversary with BGA
Oct 7, 2021 12:30 PM
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Better Government Association to Launch New Podcast

The limited series podcast premieres October 6.
Oct 4, 2021 10:15 AM
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BGA Raises Over $1 Million at Annual Luncheon

New limited-series podcast hosted by Justin Kaufmann, “The Madigan Rule,” previewed at event.
Sep 28, 2021 10:30 AM
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Better Government Association Names Bryan Zarou as Director of Policy

The Better Government Association has named Bryan Zarou as its new director of policy, reporting to BGA President and CEO David Greising.
Sep 9, 2021 2:30 PM
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Better Government Association Names Mark Valentino as Director of Development

The Better Government Association has named Mark Valentino as its new director of development, reporting to BGA President and CEO David Greising.
Sep 8, 2021 4:30 PM
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BGA-Tribune Series on Fatal Fires in Chicago Named Finalist for Top National Online Journalism Award

The Better Government Association and Chicago Tribune investigation into lax oversight by Chicago officials prior to fatal building fires was named a finalist for Excellence in Collaboration and Partnerships in the Online News Association’s 2021 Online Journalism Awards.
Sep 8, 2021 3:17 PM
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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
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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