The Better Government Association helped draft a reform measure directed at the city’s board of ethics.
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‘Essentially a Paper Tiger’: BGA Digs Into Resignation of Chicago’s Legislative Inspector General
The former legislative inspector general said she had “no real power to effect change or shine a light on ethics violations, the position is essentially a paper tiger.”
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Chicago Commission Approves Additional $600M for Cabrini-Green Redevelopment
The Better Government Association helped draft a reform measure directed at the city’s board of ethics.
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Chicago Violence: BGA Investigates Juvenile Carjacking Suspects
The Better Government Association is investigating Chicago carjacking cases involving juvenile suspects.
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Energy Bill Illinois: BGA Debunks Possible Pritzker Opponent’s Claim of ‘Clean’ Downstate Coal Plant
Potential Republican gubernatorial candidate Rodney Davis has stated that the Prairie State power plant near St. Louis is the cleanest coal-powered plant in the country.
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Weekend Watch: A Close Look at President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
Biden’s proposal looks to improve public transit, cut pollution and help modernize existing urban neighborhoods vs providing incentives for suburban sprawl.
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Mayor Lightfoot Looking To Extend Cabrini-Green TIF, BGA Says
Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to extend a controversial Near North TIF, the Better Government Association said.
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BGA Explores Chicago-Area Black Business Owners’ Experiences Applying for PPP Funding
The Better Government Association spoke with several Black West Side and west suburban business owners about their experiences applying for PPP funds.
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State Senator Joins BGA Fight To Make Navy Pier Documents Public
An Illinois state senator is joining the Better Government Association’s cause to make Navy Pier a public group.
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Better Government Association Seeks Public Input for Cook County Criminal Justice System Database
The Better Government Association wants to hear from the community regarding its Cook County criminal justice system database.
