Unless more vigorous and committed leadership emerges, the “first step” from this legislative session may lead only to another cul-de-sac on the path toward cleaning up Illinois government.
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Greising: Illinois’ legislative session of missed chances — and one bright spot
llinois voters deserved better on the big issues this spring.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Illinois Medicaid Companies Rake In Record Profits From Pandemic
Milking Medicaid: As part of an ongoing series examining one of Illinois’ largest expenses, the Better Government Association reveals how the five private insurance companies running the state’s healthcare program for low-income residents benefited from the COVID-19 lockdown.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Empresas Medicaid De Illinois Amasan Ganancias Récord Durante La Pandemia
La explotación de Medicaid: Como parte de la continuación de una serie investigativa que analiza uno de los mayores gastos de Illinois, Better Government Association (BGA) revela cómo las cinco compañías de seguros privadas que administran el programa de salud del estado para residentes de bajos ingresos se beneficiaron de los confinamientos durante la pandemia del COVID-19.
Posted inNews
Fact-Check: Yes, Large Majorities Support Elected Chicago School Board
Allowing Chicago voters to choose the members of the city’s board of education has received overwhelming support in polls, referendums and legislative votes for years.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Powerful State Senator Got Caribbean Trips, Campaign Donations And Cash Through Loretto Hospital
State Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford accepted campaign contributions from a Loretto Hospital contractor and Caribbean travel as part of her board duties.
Posted inNews
BGA Welcomes Newest Interns For Investigative Reporting
The Better Government Association welcomes two interns to work with the BGA’s award-winning investigative team for the next six months.
Posted inNews
BGA Wins Five Lisagor Awards
The Circuit, an ongoing collaborative series focused on the Cook County court system, won several top honors, including for best investigative-public service reporting.
Posted inUpdates
Better Government Association Announces 2021 Driehaus Investigative Journalism Award Finalists
The Better Government Association (BGA) has named five investigative projects as finalists for the 2021 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting.
Posted inOpinion
Greising: Illinois Is Still Shortchanging People With Disabilities, Despite Consent Decree
Illinois ranks very poorly in one ranking in providing services to adults with disabilities. And a study last year estimated Illinois would need to spend an additional $1.3 billion over five years to meet requirements of a consent decree. But Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s current budget makes clear he won’t meet the target.
