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Posted inEquity & Economic Opportunity
Pollution Hits Chicago’s West, South Sides Hardest
New research shows toxic threats are greatest in minority neighborhoods near industrial areas. Interactive map also shows pollution dangers near your home.
Posted inEquity & Economic Opportunity
Un mapa interactivo confirma que oeste y sur de Chicago son los más afectados por la contaminación
Una nueva investigación muestra que las amenazas tóxicas son mayores en los pequeños vecindarios cercanos a las áreas industriales. El estudio, según los activistas, puede contribuir en la lucha por la reubicación de la industria sucia en sus comunidades.
Posted inNews
BGA Wins Two National Awards for Cop Shooting and Nuclear Power Stories
Journalism publication Editor & Publisher recognizes four BGA stories about nuclear power and police shootings.
Posted inNews
Fact-Check: Sessions Wrong Again on Chicago Murder Spike Cause
The attorney general again blames a 2016 surge in gun-related murders on an agreement between the city and the ACLU to rein in police stops. But other big cities have imposed similar limits without murder spikes.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Rauner, Pritzker Tax Disclosures Rich in Avoidance
Illinois’ wealthiest candidates for governor have disclosed little when it comes to their personal finances. But what they have revealed indicates they leverage tax code flexibility out of reach for most.
Posted inNews
What the Gov: If I Voted Republican in a Primary, Can I Vote Democrat in the General?
Illinois primary elections force voters to ask for a partisan ballot. From primaries to the general in November, here’s what you should know about party identification and voting.
Posted inOpinion
Greising: Demise of Sears Stains the Business Image of the Chicago Region
The story of Sears’ failure is one of corporate hubris, failed financial engineering, an inability to respond to competitors — and even a waste of public money.
Posted inNews, Podcast
Podcast: Special Episode: Judy Woodruff, Al Hunt & Andy Shaw at the BGA Luncheon
This special episode of Ready Set Gov was recorded live at BGA’s 95th Anniversary Luncheon. BGA’s past President, Andy Shaw sat down with Washington’s “first couple of news.”
Posted inPodcast
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Give us 20 minutes and we’ll give you the past, present, and potential future of a crucial issue for the people of Illinois. From Rockford to Rogers Park, Centralia to Carbondale, our goal is to empower you with the best, nonpartisan, politics-free information so you can connect with your democracy with confidence. This podcast is a production of the BGA’s Civic Engagement
