Chicago police are demanding that cops facing suspensions and outright dismissals, should be able to seek arbitration rather than a public hearing.

David Greising
David Greising is the president and chief executive of the Better Government Association, joining the BGA in 2018. For nearly a century, the BGA has fought for honest and effective government through investigative journalism and policy advocacy.
Greising: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s First Budget Shows That the Realities of the Job Have Sunk In
For his first budget, Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks to preserve the progressive vision longer term while dealing with political and fiscal constraints.
Greising: The Path to Solving Illinois’ Pension Crisis
With pension costs eating up 25% of the state budget, continued inaction is not an option. Here are steps Illinois can take.
Greising: Without Political Support, Illinois Can’t Move Forward on Pension Fix
This is the fourth in a five-part series, copublished with the Chicago Tribune, that examines possible solutions to the state’s pension crisis.
Greising: Examining the Plans to Tackle Illinois’ Pension Debt
This is the third in a five-part series, copublished with the Chicago Tribune, that examines possible solutions to the state’s pension crisis.
Greising: What Illinois Can Learn from Other States’ Pension Reforms
This is the second in a five-part series, copublished with the Chicago Tribune, that examines possible solutions to the state’s pension crisis.
Greising: The Challenge to Erase Illinois’ $140 Billion in Pension Debt
This is the first in a five-part series, copublished with the Chicago Tribune, that examines possible solutions to the state’s pension crisis.
Greising: How Will Mayor Brandon Johnson Handle the Limits of His Power?
One of the biggest changes to the mayor’s powers, so far, is unfolding in the selection of a new police superintendent.
Greising: Red Flag Tools Are Critical With Assault Weapons Ban in Limbo. We Need Court Transparency.
Because Illinois courts are exempt from FOIA requests, the public has no way of knowing how many restraining order requests are made and how many are denied.
Greising: What Options Do Evanston and Arlington Heights Have for Clinching Stadium Deals?
Arlington Heights and Evanston need to keep in mind that they, not their coliseum constructors, have the controlling seat in negotiations.