At the BGA, we pride ourselves on being a full-service watchdog organization. This means we don’t just investigate wrongdoing, waste and fraud. We also promote reforms.
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BGA Wins Associated Press Media Award
The Better Government Association and the Chicago Sun-Times won an Associated Press award for enterprise reporting for an investigative story on a clout-heavy group of landlords making big money building and leasing the FBI’s new Chicago offices.
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Inspector General Launches Probe, CPS Vows Reform
Following a BGA/WBEZ investigation into inflated graduation rates at Chicago Public Schools, the agency’s inspector general launches an investigation. Also, CPS announces a series of reforms to better ensure the integrity of graduation rates, including making principals take responsibility for the accuracy of data.
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Gaming Board Launches Probe
Prompted by questions from the BGA, the Illinois Gaming Board launches an investigation into Rivers Casino over its relationship with a Chicago company whose president has had ties to reputed mob figures.
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BGA Wins Seven Lisagor Awards
Better Government Association Recognized For Outstanding Local Journalism
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Legislative Halftime: Good Start; More To Do
BGA beats back a bad FOIA bill; other reform efforts slowly advance.
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Gaming Board Member To Recuse Himself
Following a BGA inquiry, it was announced that a new member of the Illinois Gaming Board will not vote on matters involving Rivers Casino for six months to avoid a conflict of interest because his nonprofit has taken donations from the casino.
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Rauner Gambling Board Pick Leads Group With Casino Ties
Hector Alejandre heads a law enforcement association that received donations from Rivers Casino – which he is regulating after Gov. Rauner appointed him to the Illinois Gaming Board.
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A Dog Gone Shame – City Pound Leaves Pooch In Van For Five Nights
In the latest embarrassment for Mayor Emanuel’s animal welfare agency, city workers apparently forgot that a dog was inside a cage in a city vehicle for nearly a week with little or no food or water.
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BGA Nominated For More Journalism Awards
Two additional contests recognize Better Government Association’s news stories and online presence in 2014.
