The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
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In Open-Records Case, The State Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of IHSA, Against BGA
The BGA sought to require the organization that oversees high school sports in Illinois to comply with open records law. The justices rejected our arguments. But the court does note similar suits should require a case-by-case consideration.
Event Recap | The Future Of News: Covering The Capitol
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
BGA Names Watchdog Award In Honor Of Inland’s Daniel Goodwin
Goodwin was honored with the award in 2016 for his lifetime contributions to business, economic development, philanthropy and civic engagement.
Event Recap | 2017 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
BGA Sues Emanuel’s Staff Over School Lead Disclosures
The mayor’s office and public health officials refused to fully comply with an open-records request, newly filed suit claims. Officials withheld information related to lead contamination in Chicago schools.
Award Winning Red Light Camera Reporter To Join BGA
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
BGA Announces 2017 Driehaus Award Finalists
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
BGA To State Supreme Court: Make IHSA Records Public
Should the largest governing body for competitive high school sports in Illinois be required to comply with open records law? They don’t think so. We do.
BGA Vs. IHSA: Landmark Lawsuit Heads To State Supreme Court
Should the largest governing body for competitive high school sports in Illinois be required to comply with open records law? They don’t think so. We do.

