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SouthtownStar: A look at BGA Citizen Watchdog Training

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SouthtownStar: A look at BGA Citizen Watchdog Training

by BGA, Illinois Answers Project
February 27, 2011

<h1>SouthtownStar: A look at BGA Citizen Watchdog Training</h1>
<p class="byline">by BGA, Illinois Answers Project <br />February 27, 2011</p>

<p> “Citizen watchdogs: You know who you are. You care deeply about the basic principles of transparent government and public service. You attend government meetings, perhaps taking a seat on a regular basis….” </p>
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