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BGA Sues FBI Over Access To Public Records

The FBI is not immune from the federal Freedom of Information Act, the law that guarantees public access to government records.
Oct 14, 2015 6:00 AM
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BGA Files Series Of Pro-Transparency Lawsuits

Better Government Association sues Emanuel and Rauner administrations, as well as State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, for failing to comply with state’s open records law.
Jul 29, 2015 6:39 AM
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BGA Sues Chicago Police Department – Again

Better Government Association seeks data on officers missing work-related court appearances. CPD blows off request, violating state’s open records law, so BGA files lawsuit.
Apr 23, 2015 11:43 AM
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BGA Sues Charter School Network For Refusing To Release Records

Better Government Association seeks Internet activity records for Intrinsic Schools administrators, but taxpayer-funded charter network refuses to comply with state’s open records law. So BGA heads to court.
Mar 27, 2015 4:00 PM
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BGA Sues To Get Koschman Records

Special Prosecutor Dan Webb, Emanuel administration refuse to turn over documents related to Koschman/Vanecko investigation, so Better Government Association takes them to court.
Mar 13, 2015 11:55 AM
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BGA Busy On Transparency Front

Better Government Association files three new lawsuits, weighs in on another court case and updates FBI database.
Mar 10, 2015 11:39 AM
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Public Transparency Stinks At Sanitary District – So Better Government Association Sues

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District officer allegedly makes racial remarks, boasts of drinking on the clock – while being recorded over a police radio. But agency won't turn over copy of recording, so BGA files lawsuit.
Feb 24, 2015 6:30 AM
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Better Government Association Sues Rosemont Over Transparency

Rosemont refuses to reveal financial records relating to entertainment venues, so BGA takes village to court for violating the state's open records law.
Jan 22, 2015 12:13 PM
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BGA Sues Chicago Police Department Over Transparency

Better Government Association lawsuit accuses CPD of violating the state's open records law by refusing to respond to document requests. This is just the latest transparency problem with Emanuel administration.
Oct 22, 2014 10:56 AM
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BGA, NBC Sue CPS For Violating Open Records Law

Complaint contends that Chicago Public Schools withholds records in violation of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act; fails to follow transparency requirements.
Sep 12, 2014 8:00 AM