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Pattern of Late-Night Finishes for the Illinois General Assembly Raises Transparency Concerns

by Olivia Obineme April 27, 2022November 10, 2022

The ILGA ends almost every session past its deadline. Is it by design?

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[RECORDING] BGA Community Forums: Navigating the Story of Cabrini-Green

by Olivia Obineme January 31, 2022November 10, 2022

Listen to an extended recording of the community forum despite attempts by bad actors to silence a much-needed conversation on Cabrini-Green.

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What Are Your Stories About the Cabrini-Green Community?

by Olivia Obineme and Siri Chilukuri November 5, 2021November 10, 2022

The Better Government Association is examining the impact of the city’s decision more than 20 years ago to demolish the Cabrini-Green public housing development and build a new community, and we need your help.

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Community Ask: ‘I submitted a FOIA request to the attorney general’s office for the vacation days and requests of the AG’s staff and have not received any type of response.’

by Olivia Obineme October 8, 2021November 10, 2022

With the hack investigation of the attorney general’s office still ongoing, some people want to know how the breach in April affects staff work at the agency. But how do you properly seek transparency from the AG’s office about, well, itself?

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What the Gov? Reimagined: What Do You Want To Know or Share About Government and Politics in Illinois and Chicago?

by Olivia Obineme September 15, 2021November 10, 2022

Participate in our efforts to serve you with information needs that matter most and empower you to hold accountable government agencies and public officials.

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Community Ask: ‘I filed a complaint to the AG’s office. When will I hear back?’

by Olivia Obineme August 24, 2021November 10, 2022

With the ongoing investigation and majority of the Attorney General’s computer system offline, is there any way to know when the office will meet your requests?

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Community Ask: ‘I want to look into pay inequities. How do I do that?’

by Olivia Obineme July 1, 2021November 10, 2022

Curious about the salaries of a government agency? Here’s a breakdown of how you can find them using public records and our salaries database.

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Surviving the Pandemic: Black-Owned Businesses and the Paycheck Protection Program

by Olivia Obineme, Woojae Julia Song and Michael Romain April 19, 2021November 10, 2022

Four Black-owned small businesses in Chicago’s West Side and west suburbs share their experiences with applying for federal funding during the COVID-19 crisis.

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What Are Your Wishes for Better Government in 2021?

by Olivia Obineme December 23, 2020November 10, 2022

The ILGA ends almost every session past its deadline. Is it by design?

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