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BGA Launches New Websites

by David Greising November 7, 2022April 28, 2023

Illinois Answers Project, a solutions-focused investigative website, and BGA Policy, focused on advocating for good government, debut today

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BGA’s Annual Luncheon a Rousing Success

by BGA October 21, 2022April 28, 2023

David Greising unveils the Illinois Answers Project.

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Better Government Association Names Steve Warmbir as Investigations Editor

by BGA September 26, 2022April 28, 2023

Former Chicago Sun-Times editor joins 2022 Pulitzer-winning newsroom.

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National Association of Black Journalists Awards BGA/Sun-Times for Best News Series

by BGA August 11, 2022April 28, 2023

The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.

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Better Government Association Announces 2021 Driehaus Investigative Journalism Award Finalists

by BGA May 13, 2021April 28, 2023

The Better Government Association (BGA) has named five investigative projects as finalists for the 2021 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting.

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2020 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting

by BGA June 29, 2020April 28, 2023

The Better Government Association (BGA) has named five investigative projects as finalists for the 2021 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting.

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Submit Now for the 2019 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting

by BGA February 18, 2019April 28, 2023

Update: The BGA is no longer accepting submissions for the 2019 Awards.  ABOUT THE AWARDS: Judged by a rotating panel of journalists and media educators, the awards highlight the impact […]

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BGA Announces 2018 Driehaus Award Finalists

by BGA April 12, 2018April 28, 2023

Three award winners will be announced at an event on May 1st. Tickets are available now.

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Submit Now For The 2017 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting

by BGA January 4, 2017April 28, 2023

The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting recognize the best in government-related investigative reporting from across the Midwest region*. The Better Government Association is now accepting submissions for […]

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