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BGA Named Finalist in 2018 Knight Award for Public Service

The joint investigation by the Better Government Association and WBEZ, “Taking Cover,” was honored by the Online News Association at the 2018 Online Journalism Awards.
Sep 18, 2018 12:00 PM
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BGA, Chicago Sun-Times Form Exclusive Multi-Platform PolitiFact Partnership

Ahead of historic 2018 elections, BGA’s fact-checking service teams up weekly with the Sun-Times, in print and online.
Aug 6, 2018 12:00 PM
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BGA Honored With National Award For Environmental Reporting

Series on the nuclear industry ‘Power Struggle’ recognized by Society of Environmental Journalists.
Aug 3, 2018 2:00 PM
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BGA Wins National Award for Investigation on City Colleges

‘The Graduates*’ investigation honored with The Education Writers Association Award for exposing Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s much-touted “reinvention” of City Colleges as largely an illusion.
May 17, 2018 4:50 PM
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Baum Family Fund Supports BGA Environmental Initiative

The grant will support the work of a dedicated BGA journalist to act as the public’s eyes and ears on environmental regulation and other issues over the next two years.
May 8, 2018 1:25 PM
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Event Recap | 2018 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting

Thanks to the generosity of the Driehaus Foundation we are able to celebrate and reward, with $25,000 in prize money, the work of other investigative journalists in the watchdog fight.
May 2, 2018 10:00 AM
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BGA to Launch Innovative Engagement Platforms

A grant will fund the cost of two tools, Hearken and GroundSource, to help power meaningful audience engagement in the BGA's watchdog work.
Apr 18, 2018 1:35 PM
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BGA Announces 2018 Driehaus Award Finalists

Three award winners will be announced at an event on May 1st. Tickets are available now.
Apr 12, 2018 3:50 PM
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BGA Wins Prestigious National Award for Series on Nuclear Industry

‘Power Struggle’ project honored with Stokes Award for exposing radioactive leaks and questions about federal oversight. The BGA also won a statewide award for its story about boy with autism who drowned in Chicago Public School pool.
Apr 4, 2018 3:50 PM
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Veteran Chicago Journalist David Greising to Lead the Better Government Association

Andy Shaw to remain in key role during 2018.
Mar 14, 2018 12:40 PM