Join the Better Government Association and the Union League Club of Chicago for a panel discussion featuring proponents and opponents of the gambling expansion bill.This event is FREE and open to members and non-members of the Union League Club.A Panel Discussion—June 29, 2011. Moderated by Andy Shaw, President and CEO, BGA.5:00 P.M. Registration | 5:30 […]
The BGA heads back to Springfield for an Idea Forum panel discussion. Hosted by the BGA's Springfield Advisory Board, the event will highlight the fresh perspectives of recently elected or appointed legislators in the Springfield and Central Illinois area.
The push to change the way Illinois draws its legislative map is underway as backers have since May gathered more than 400,000 signatures seeking to get a redistricting amendment on the ballot. Do you know the ins and outs of the redistricting movement and Independent Map amendment?
What effects do TIFs have on schools, businesses, and neighborhoods? How do TIFs affect you?
One year after the release of the explosive Laquan McDonald video, the BGA hosts an important discussion about the state of police reform in Chicago. What progress has been made? What problems remain?
Moderated by Andy ShawPresident & CEO, Better Government Association Featuring Andrea L. ZoppPresident & CEO, Chicago Urban League Panelists include: The Honorable Kwame Raoul, Illinois State Senator (D-13)The Honorable Tommy Brewer, 7th Judicial Subcircuit, ChicagoThe Center on Wrongful ConvictionsClick here to read the joint investigation by the Better Government Association and the Center on Wrongful Convictions.To RSVP, go to www.wrongfulconvictions.eventbrite.com […]
A Panel Discussion Hosted by the Better Government Association Moderator: NBC 5 Reporter Phil RogersPanelists: Hon. Larry Suffredin, 13th District Cook County Board District CommissionerEmily Miller, BGA Policy & Government Affairs Coordinator Bob Porter, Township Officials of Cook County Administrative Coordinator Sam Yingling, Avon Township Supervisor The event begins at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)To RSVP register […]
The panelists discuss the current pension problem in Illinois and how it might be addressed.
It's not just state pensions that are in trouble. The Cook County and Chicago public pension systems are also in crisis. In an effort to explore and discuss possible solutions, the BGA is hosting its second forum on the public pension crisis, this time with the focus on Chicago and Cook County.
The Better Government Association and the Union League Club of Chicago hosted a panel discussion featuring experts on judicial reform.
