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BGA Wins Associated Press Media Award

The Better Government Association and the Chicago Sun-Times won an Associated Press award for enterprise reporting for an investigative story on a clout-heavy group of landlords making big money building and leasing the FBI’s new Chicago offices.
Jun 16, 2015 2:37 PM
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BGA Wins Seven Lisagor Awards

Better Government Association Recognized For Outstanding Local Journalism
May 12, 2015 4:16 PM
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BGA Nominated For More Journalism Awards

Two additional contests recognize Better Government Association’s news stories and online presence in 2014.
Apr 23, 2015 6:37 PM
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BGA Updates, Upgrades Popular Payroll Database

Better Government Association adds new salary information on public-sector workers throughout Chicago region, Illinois.
Apr 16, 2015 10:37 AM
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BGA Nominated For 23 Lisagors

The Better Government Association’s investigative reporting team and media partners have been nominated by the Chicago Headline Club for 23 Peter Lisagor awards, long considered one of the highest honors in local journalism.
Mar 27, 2015 10:29 AM
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Watson Takes Springfield

Watson had his first visit to the capital city since becoming the BGA's watchdog-in-chief.
Mar 26, 2015 10:54 AM
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Let The Sunshine In

Here at the BGA, we love basking in the sunlight of open government and easily accessible public records.
Mar 17, 2015 3:09 PM
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BGA's Andy Shaw and Alden Loury On WBEZ's "Afternoon Shift"

BGA's regular monthly appearance on WBEZ's "Afternoon Shift".
Mar 3, 2015 8:25 AM
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BGA’s Andy Shaw On The Results Of Chicago’s Mayoral Election

The president and CEO of The Better Government Association talks about the results of the mayoral election.
Feb 25, 2015 8:52 AM
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Watson's Kissing Booth

In honor of Valentine's Day here's a look at some of the people who showed me the love since I became the BGA's Watchdog last year.
Feb 12, 2015 2:11 PM