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Examine the Racial and Ethnic Breakdowns of Every Criminal Charge in Cook County over Nearly Two Decades

by BGA August 13, 2021November 10, 2022

The Circuit: Over 18 years, 61% of all criminal charges were filed against Black people, even though only about 23% of the county’s population is Black. In our latest update to our collaborative investigation, the BGA, Injustice Watch and DataMade break down more than 3 million criminal charges by race, ethnicity and gender.

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Elections Matter: BGA Luncheon 2016 In The Books

by BGA September 15, 2016November 10, 2022

The importance of elections in a democracy took center stage along with NBC’s Chuck Todd.

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Rauner Gambling Board Pick Leads Group With Casino Ties

by Brett Chase April 26, 2015November 10, 2022

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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Mike Madigan’s Folly? Don’t Be So Sure

by adminnewspack April 11, 2015November 10, 2022

The Speaker’s so-called ‘millionaires’ tax’ could have legs despite intense opposition from powerful opponents, including the governor, says a BGA Rescuing Illinois report.

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Cook County’s Animal Care Agency Draws Scrutiny

by Robert Herguth April 1, 2015November 10, 2022

Anyone who’s followed the BGA over the past couple years probably knows we’ve taken a bite out of Chicago’s Animal Care and Control – the city government agency that has long operated with a profound dysfunction, sometimes leading to needless suffering of animals and a waste of tax dollars.

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Will New Leadership At CTA Pension Fund Bring Reforms?

by BGA March 31, 2015November 10, 2022

Like a passenger on the L platform, we’re still waiting.

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Sanitary District Cop: ‘Everyone Here Is Sleeping’

by BGA March 26, 2015November 10, 2022

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District police officer is recorded talking about employees slacking, including napping and drinking on the job. He also talks about clout permeating the agency.

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Suburban Mayor Blames Alleged Assault Victim

by BGA March 24, 2015November 10, 2022

Saying a federal appeals court mistakenly created a “watershed moment” that could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sides with insurance titans that administer healthcare reimbursements

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IDOT Court Monitor Issues Initial Recommendations

by BGA March 6, 2015November 10, 2022

Reforms are proposed for Illinois Department of Transportation in wake of patronage scandal first uncovered by Better Government Association.

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A Blast From The Fast – Ed Vrdolyak’s Campaign Funds

by BGA February 19, 2015November 10, 2022

The Illinois State Board of Elections web site provides pretty good information on the fundraising activities of political committees and candidates, showing how much they are getting from donors, and from which donors, as well as how campaign dollars are being spent.

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