Press Release Stop! Don't Block Election Day Registration And Keep Thousands From Voting In November A last minute court challenge has been mounted to block Election Day Registration throughout Illinois, which would prevent thousands of Illinois residents from voting in November. BGA has joined with other groups in a friend of the court brief in opposition. Aug 31, 2016 8:00 AM
Press Release BGA Supports Independent Maps Appeal To IL Supreme Court The BGA shares the hope of our friends and colleagues in the Independent Maps coalition that the voters of Illinois will have the opportunity to place redistricting decisions in the hands of an independent panel that represents the public interest. Jul 20, 2016 3:00 PM
Press Release Big Victory For Transparency As Court Overturns Injunction Blocking Release Of Police Misconduct Records Victory for transparency and accountability as the Illinois Appellate Court lifts an injunction blocking the release of police misconduct complaint records. Jul 9, 2016 8:00 AM
Press Release BGA Welcomes Longhini And Bell The BGA announces two esteemed, award-winning journalists, Doug Longhini and Clark Bell, will help expand the scope and impact of its Investigative Unit and boost the BGA's digital footprint through a variety of multimedia platforms and collaborations. Jul 5, 2016 10:30 AM
Press Release BGA Updates, Expands Two Free Databases Better Government Association provides new information on public-sector pension and union-related portals. Jun 1, 2016 6:00 AM
Press Release BGA Wins Journalism Awards Better Government Association recognized for legal and education reporting, commentary. May 31, 2016 10:30 AM
Press Release BGA Criminal Justice Investigations Are Award Finalists Two Better Government Association news stories about alleged police misconduct are named finalists in the Chicago Bar Association’s Kogan journalism awards. Apr 27, 2016 6:00 AM
Press Release BGA Nominated For Nine Lisagors For 2015 Chicago Headline Club recognizes array of investigative staff and media partners’ 2015 stories. Apr 13, 2016 3:15 PM
