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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
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Watson's Hoop-Dee-Do

Watson the Watchdog began Level Two Dog Training at PAWS Chicago this weekend.
Feb 2, 2015 12:13 PM
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The BGA Assesses Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel On Transparency

BGA senior policy analyst Alden Loury gave Emanuel a 'C' for his administration's transparency efforts while making an appearance on WBEZ-FM on Thursday.
Jan 30, 2015 10:08 AM
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Watson Takes The Stage At Debate

BGA's Watson the Watchdog took the stage at Chicago's 1st Ward Aldermanic Debate on Jan. 29.
Jan 29, 2015 10:12 AM
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Alden Loury Joins UIC Mayoral Moderating Panel

In one of the first mayoral candidate forums of the election season, mayoral candidates Alderman Robert W. "Bob" Fioretti, businessman Willie Wilson and activist William "Dock" Walls discussed their positions on a range of issues of concern to working class Chicago.
Jan 29, 2015 9:04 AM
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BGA's Bob Reed moderates 2nd Ward Candidate Forum

Six candidates running in the brand new 2nd Ward addressed a packed room at the Drake Hotel last Thursday evening.
Jan 29, 2015 8:59 AM
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Watson The Watchdog Attends His First Debate

Watson, the official mascot of the Better Government Association, greeted the four candidates vying for the 1st Ward aldermanic seat during their Jan. 29th debate at Wells High School.
Jan 29, 2015 7:28 AM
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BGA Holds Charter School Forum In Belmont-Cragin Neighborhood

Thanks to a generous grant from the Field Foundation of Illinois, the BGA hosted "Getting the Scoop on Charter Schools" on Wednesday, January 28 at the Portage-Cragin Library.
Jan 28, 2015 7:52 AM
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What Does It Take To Be The Mayor Of Chicago?

During its Afternoon Shift program last Thursday, WBEZ-FM posed that question to BGA policy analyst Alden Loury and Sun-Times columnist and ABC7 Chicago political analyst Laura Washington.
Jan 27, 2015 2:48 PM