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Submit Now For The 2018 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting

Speaking Truth to Power: 2017 BGA Luncheon A Huge Success

The importance of holding those in power accountable for their words and actions with CBS News' John Dickerson.

Jill Wine-Banks, Watergate Prosecutor And Distinguished Lawyer, Joins BGA Board Of Directors

BGA Wins Prestigious First Amendment Award From The Society Of Professional Journalists

Presented by the Society of Professional Journalists’ educational foundation, the award recognizes those who have fought to protect and preserve one or more of the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.

BGA Updates Pension Database With 2017 Data

In 2017 the 17 major government retirement funds in Illinois will collectively pay $17.3 billion in benefits to 483,000 retirees and survivors.

Event Recap | Candid Conversation: Kim Foxx's Plan for Criminal Justice Reform

Doubek, Leven To Lead BGA Policy & Civic Engagement Teams

Event Recap | The Future Of News: Covering The Capitol

BGA Names Watchdog Award In Honor Of Inland's Daniel Goodwin

Goodwin was honored with the award in 2016 for his lifetime contributions to business, economic development, philanthropy and civic engagement.

Event Recap | 2017 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting