Controversial Chicago State University president lives at sprawling Beverly home, tosses elegant bash for neighbors, alumni.
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Public Schools Increasingly Charge Fees To Students
With finances tight in many districts, thanks in part to the state’s dire financial condition, many public schools are implementing fees to collect more revenue.
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BGA Policy Team Backs Inspector General Reform
Advocates City Council Committee support OIG oversight of Public Building agency
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More Controversy At Chicago Animal Pound
Chicago’s Animal Care and Control – the taxpayer-funded city agency that deals with lost and abandoned pets, as well as wildlife issues – is in the news again, this time because of allegations that it didn’t do enough to care for a dog with a massive tumor.
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Suburb Trains Cops To Protect Local Officials
Decision by Elk Grove Village to send police to “dignitary” protection training follows threats, harassment against local municipal officials over the years.
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Andy Shaw Heads South To Springfield
BGA President & CEO Andy Shaw gets a warm welcome from two groups in a September visit to Springfield.
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Does Cicero Garbage Deal Stink For Taxpayers?
Garbage company is paid millions by Cicero taxpayers in no-bid deal, and donates big to Town President Larry Dominick’s campaign funds.
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Better Government Association Earns Four Chicago/Midwest Emmy Nominations
BGA nominated with media partners NBC 5, CBS2, FOX 32 for news stories on government.
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Sheriff’s Ex-Secretary Resigns Over Timekeeping Irregularities
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s former executive assistant is accused of padding her hours, resigns rather than face firing; Plus, clout on the sheriff’s merit board.
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Chicago Animal Pound Still Causing Howls
Channel 11 just did a lengthy piece on Chicago Animal Care and Control – the taxpayer-supported city agency that handles lost and abandoned dogs, cats and other creatures.
