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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.

BGA Nominated For Nine Lisagors For 2015

Chicago Headline Club recognizes array of investigative staff and media partners’ 2015 stories.

BGA Shares Award Nomination For Education Stories

Among the articles recognized was a BGA/WBEZ story about false graduation rates at Chicago Public Schools.

BGA Announces Key Staff Hires, Changes

Personnel moves bolster investigative, policy and social media efforts.

Andy Shaw Talks Police Reform, Pressure On Emanuel And More With WBBM

Rahm Emanuel faces his toughest challenges yet, Shaw says.

2015 Top Ten Investigations & Results

In 2015 we published 115 stories about government corruption, fraud, waste and mismanagement. Our watchdog work also prompted 17 results.

BGA Reacts To Rahm's City Council Apology

BGA President and CEO Andy Shaw says Chicagoans need more than a speech, they need action. Chicago's has a long history of police misconduct, and several BGA investigations document it.

Giving Tuesday Winners

Donate to the BGA or email us for a chance to win one of these awesome prizes:  4 Chicago Bulls lower level tickets and 2 swag bags  |  2 nights at Fairmont Chicago Hotel in Downtown Chicago  |   2 tickets to Chicago Symphony Orchestra  |   $200 in Lettuce Entertain You gift cards  |  60-minute massage at Urban Oasis

BGA Wins Chicago Press Award

Better Government Association news story about suburban cop accused of raping an intern is recognized by journalism group.