After the BGA sues, the Emanuel administration releases surveillance video of dog being choked as city workers try to bring it under control.
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BGA Sues School District For Violating Transparency Law
Suburban school system won’t turn over complete compensation information on superintendent, in violation of Illinois Freedom of Information Act, so Better Government Association goes to court.
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2015 Top Ten Investigations & Results
In 2015 we published 115 stories about government corruption, fraud, waste and mismanagement. Our watchdog work also prompted 17 results.
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BGA Reacts To Rahm’s City Council Apology
BGA President and CEO Andy Shaw says Chicagoans need more than a speech, they need action. Chicago’s has a long history of police misconduct, and several BGA investigations document it.
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Giving Tuesday Winners
Donate to the BGA or email us for a chance to win one of these awesome prizes: 4 Chicago Bulls lower level tickets and 2 swag bags | 2 nights at Fairmont Chicago Hotel in Downtown Chicago | 2 tickets to Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $200 in Lettuce Entertain You gift cards | 60-minute massage at Urban Oasis
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BGA Wins Chicago Press Award
Better Government Association news story about suburban cop accused of raping an intern is recognized by journalism group.
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BGA Sues City Hall Over Private Email Usage
Emanuel administration stonewalls Better Government Association, Sun-Times over mayor’s use of private email, so BGA takes city to court.
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Feds Launch Probe
Following BGA/FOX disclosures about a questionable land deal involving Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown, her husband and a campaign donor, federal authorities start investigating.
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County Official Quits
Amid questions from the BGA about whether he was posting insensitive Facebook messages during work hours, a high-ranking aide to Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez resigns.
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BGA To Expand Lawsuit Against CPS
Chicago Public Schools blows off five more records requests from Better Government Association, in violation of state law, so BGA returns to court with new filing.
