Results & Reforms

After inquiries from the BGA, the Rauner administration forces out housing aide amid pay-to-play allegations.

After BGA asks Emanuel administration about millions of dollars in city contracts awarded to company with serious workplace safety violations on previous municipal projects, city officials said they hadn’t known, and demand answers from contractor.

Prompted in part by BGA news coverage, state legislator proposes legislation that would make it tougher for local government officials to spend taxpayer money on travel, excursions.

After the BGA sues, the Emanuel administration releases surveillance video of dog being choked as city workers try to bring it under control.

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.

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.

Acknowledging their graduation rates were inflated, Chicago Public Schools officials are now revising those overly rosy numbers – which Mayor Emanuel has long touted.

The Illinois Gaming Board proposes fining Rivers Casino $2 million following a BGA inquiry involving a casino contractor.

An ordinance designed to prevent another fiasco like the parking meter deal has been introduced in the Chicago City Council. BGA was involved in its development.

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.