Submissions are now open for the 22nd Anniversary Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting. News organizations across Chicago and Illinois are encouraged to apply. The deadline to submit […]
Illinois Answers Project
The Illinois Answers Project is Illinois’ nonpartisan investigations and solutions journalism news organization. We are published by the Better Government Association, Illinois’ nonprofit full-service watchdog organization.
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Making it in Chicago
Join us for an evening with the Illinois Answers Project and the National Public Housing Museum exploring barriers to economic opportunity in Illinois and Chicago.
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The 21st Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting are Now Open for Submissions
Judged by a panel of journalists and media educators, the awards were launched two decades ago by the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, thanks in large part to the late Richard Driehaus’ vested belief in the power of journalism as a cornerstone of democracy, in addition to his long-standing collaboration with awards partner, the Better Government Association.
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Our “Strapped Down” series on restraint chairs in Illinois is now a zine
We spent months looking into the use of restraint chairs in Illinois. You can now read about our findings and more resources in our zine.
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Chicago Underwater: A Discussion on the Impact of Flooding
A panel discussion on the impact of flooding in Chicago featuring insights from local experts and advocates
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BGA Annual Luncheon & Celebration
This year’s Annual Luncheon will celebrate the BGA’s storied 100+ year record of achievement in advancing its mission of working toward a more transparent, equitable, and accountable government for the benefit of all the people of Illinois.
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Series – Strapped Down: Restraint Chairs in Illinois Jails
The Illinois Answers Project found jail staff are restraining people in chairs in ways that often violate policies and last longer than recommended by manufacturers.
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Illinois Answers Reporters Join Prestigious Investigations Fellowship
Illinois Answers reporters Sidnee King and Cam Rodriguez will take part in the New York Times Local Investigations Fellowship this year.
