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UID:7475-1347384600-1347384600@illinoisanswers.org
SUMMARY:Improving Judicial Selection:  Are We Ready for Reform?
DESCRIPTION:The Better Government Association and the Union League Club of Chicago hosted a panel discussion featuring experts on judicial reform. \nPanelists include: \nCook County Circuit Judge and former State Representative Anthony Young \nRetired Appellate Court Justice Gino L. DiVito Brian Gladstein\, Executive Director\, Illinois Campaign for Political Reform John Thies\, President\, Illinois State Bar Association \nModerated by Andy Shaw\, President and CEO\, BGA
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/improving-judicial-selection-are-we-ready-for-reform/
LOCATION:Union League Club\, 65 West Jackson Blvd.\, Chicago\, 60606
CATEGORIES:Idea Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120507T190000
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CREATED:20220930T210229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T210229Z
UID:7470-1336417200-1336417200@illinoisanswers.org
SUMMARY:Pension Crisis - What's next for Chicago & Cook County?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nModerator:\nRobert Reed\, BGA Director of Programming & Investigations \nPanelists: \n\n\nBridget Gainer\, 10th District Cook County Commissioner \n\n\nLaurence Msall\, President\, The Civic Federation  \n\n\nHank Scheff\, Director of Employee Benefits\, AFSCME Council 31  \n\n\nRalph Martire\, Executive Director\, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability  \n\n\n*Special thanks to Roosevelt University for their support of this event. \nTo RSVP register online here or contact Joe Malinowski at the BGA: jmalinowski@bettergov.org or 312-821-9028. (Note: If the event reaches capacity\, email Joe to be placed on the wait list.) \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/pension-crisis-whats-next-for-chicago-cook-county/
LOCATION:Roosevelt University\, Congress Lounge\, 430 S Michigan Ave\, 2nd Floor\, Chicago\, 60605
CATEGORIES:Idea Forums
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UID:7468-1333998000-1333998000@illinoisanswers.org
SUMMARY:Fixing Illinois' Public Pensions
DESCRIPTION:A Panel Discussion \nCo-hosted by the Better Government Association & the School of Communication\, Loyola University Chicago. \n\n\n\nModerator: Charles Thomas\, ABC 7 Reporter\nPanelists:  \n\n\n Hon. Elaine Nekritz\, IL Representative\, 57th District \n\n\nHon. Darlene Senger\, IL Representative\, 96th District \n\n\nHenry Bayer\, Executive Director\, AFSCME Council 31 \n\n\nTy Fahner\, President of Civic Committee of The Commercial Club \n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/fixing-illinois-public-pensions/
LOCATION:Regents Hall\, Lewis Towers\, 16th Fl\, 111 E Pearson St (Pearson and Rush)\, Chicago\, 60611
CATEGORIES:Idea Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120215T190000
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CREATED:20220930T205814Z
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UID:7453-1329332400-1329332400@illinoisanswers.org
SUMMARY:Panel: Illinois Townships - Relevant or Redundant?
DESCRIPTION:A Panel Discussion  \nHosted by the Better Government Association   \nModerator: NBC 5 Reporter Phil Rogers\nPanelists: \n\n\nHon. Larry Suffredin\, 13th District Cook County Board District Commissioner\n\n\nEmily Miller\, BGA Policy & Government Affairs Coordinator \n\n\nBob Porter\, Township Officials of Cook County Administrative Coordinator \n\n\nSam Yingling\, Avon Township Supervisor  \n \n\n\nThe event begins at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) \nTo RSVP register online here or contact Joe Malinowski at the BGA: jmalinowski@bettergov.org or 312-821-9028. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/panel-illinois-townships-relevant-or-redundant/
LOCATION:Unitarian Church of Evanston\, 1330 Ridge Ave\, Evanston\, 60201
CATEGORIES:Idea Forums
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CREATED:20220930T205615Z
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UID:7439-1321381800-1321381800@illinoisanswers.org
SUMMARY:Panel: High Costs of Wrongful Convictions
DESCRIPTION:Moderated by Andy Shaw \nPresident & CEO\, Better Government Association  \n \nFeaturing Andrea L. Zopp \nPresident & CEO\, Chicago Urban League  \n  \nPanelists include: \nThe Honorable Kwame Raoul\, Illinois State Senator (D-13)\nThe Honorable Tommy Brewer\, 7th Judicial Subcircuit\, Chicago\nThe Center on Wrongful Convictions\nClick here to read the joint investigation by the Better Government Association and the Center on Wrongful Convictions. \nTo RSVP\, go to www.wrongfulconvictions.eventbrite.com or email Joe Malinowski at jmalinowski@bettergov.org.
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/panel-high-costs-of-wrongful-convictions/
LOCATION:Chicago Urban League\, 4510 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, 60653
CATEGORIES:Idea Forums
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T212837Z
UID:7529-0-0@illinoisanswers.org
SUMMARY:BGA Idea Forum | Laquan's Legacy: Police Reform in Chicago
DESCRIPTION: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? \nPanelists\nFrank ChapmanField Organizer and Educational Director\, Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression \n  \nJamie KalvenJournalist\, Founder of the Invisible Institute \n  \n  \nAnne KirkpatrickChief of the Bureau of Organizational Development\, Chicago Police Department \n  \nLori LightfootPresident\, Chicago Police BoardPartner\, Mayer Brown LLP \n  \nRebecca RainesCriminal Justice Chair\, NAACP Chicago Westside Branch \n  \nModerator:\nAndy ShawPresident & CEO\, Better Government Association \n\nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/bga-idea-forum-laquans-legacy-police-reform-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Columbia College: The Conaway Center\, 1104 S. Wabash Ave.\, Chicago\, 60608
CATEGORIES:Idea Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T141751
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CREATED:20220930T212255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T212255Z
UID:7524-0-0@illinoisanswers.org
SUMMARY:BGA Idea Forum: Tracking TIFs
DESCRIPTION:The Better Government Association explored the controversial economic development program of tax increment financing\, known as TIFs\, during a BGA Idea Forum held April 14 at the University of Illinois at Chicago. \nThe event was entitled “Tracking TIFs” and it showcased a discussion on TIFs’ impact on redeveloping communities\, property taxes and Chicago public schools. It also addressed if tax revenue generated by TIFs is being used for legitimate public works projects or as payback for political favors. \n A panel of five experts spoke before an audience of nearly 50 people to share their diverse perspectives.  On the panel: Greg Hinz\, columnist at Crain’s Chicago; Pavlyn Jankov\, research facilitator with the Chicago Teachers Union; Alexandra Holt\, budget director for the City of Chicago; Abe Scarr\, director at Illinois PIRG and Carlos Ramirez-Rosa\, alderman of the 35th Ward. \nThe discussion\, which was also streamed live online on CAN-TV\, was moderated by Alden Loury\, BGA senior policy analyst. \n The panelists opened the session with their overarching views of TIFs and then addressed a series of specific questions posed by the moderator.  The remaining portion of the forum was open to audience questions\, including those raised on Twitter and Facebook. \n\n\nPhotos from the event\n \n\nSpecial thanks to the Robert R. McCormick Foundation for its generous support of BGA civic engagement events. \n 
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/bga-idea-forum-tracking-tifs/
LOCATION:University of Illinois at Chicago\, 750 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, 60607
CATEGORIES:Idea Forums
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UID:7520-0-0@illinoisanswers.org
SUMMARY:BGA Idea Forum: Who Should Draw Illinois' Political Map?
DESCRIPTION:Examining the Case for Redistricting Reform\n \n The principals in an ongoing battle about how Illinois should draw its political boundaries squared off in a lively 90-minute panel discussion hosted by the Better Government Association on Dec. 3rd at DePaul University’s downtown Chicago campus. \n	The BGA idea forum\, titled “Who Should Draw Illinois’ Political Map? Examining the Case for Redistricting Reform\,” provided assessments of the state’s current redistricting process\, where state lawmakers themselves draw legislative district boundaries\, and a proposed constitutional amendment\, offered by the group Independent Maps\, that would turn that function over to an independent commission. \n	Cindi Canary\, executive director of Independent Maps\, and Lori Lightfoot\, a partner with the law firm Mayer Brown\, which represents Independent Maps\, argued that there’s an inherent conflict of interest to have politicians draw the boundaries for their own districts. They said an independent commission would draw boundaries that better reflect actual communities rather than to protect incumbents or partisan interests. \n	Mike Kasper\, general counsel and treasurer for the Democratic Party of Illinois\, argued to maintain the status quo. He said lawmakers are accountable to the voters\, but an independent commission is accountable to no one. John T. Hooker\, chairman of People’s Map\, a group opposing Independent Maps\, argued that an independent commission could have unintended consequences of diminishing the representation of racial minority groups. \n	At times\, the idea forum featured passionate outbursts and animated dialogue for which the redistricting reform issue has become known. \n\nPanelists \nCynthia Canary\n	Senior Adviser\, Committee for Economic Development\n	Executive Director\, Independent Maps \nJohn T. Hooker\n	Chairman\, People's Map \n	Michael Kasper\n	General Counsel and Treasurer\, Democratic Party of Illinois \n	Lori Lightfoot\n	Partner\, Mayer Brown \n	Moderator \nAlden Loury\, Senior Policy Analyst\, BGA\n	 
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/bga-idea-forum-who-should-draw-illinois-political-map/
LOCATION:DePaul University Loop Campus\, 1 E. Jackson Blvd. 8th floor\, Chicago\, 60604
CATEGORIES:Idea Forums
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UID:7500-0-0@illinoisanswers.org
SUMMARY:New Lawmakers Vs. Old Problems: How freshman legislators will tackle Illinois' long-running troubles
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n 
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/new-lawmakers-vs-old-problems-how-freshman-legislators-will-tackle-illinois-long-running-troubles/
LOCATION:Sangamo Club\, 227 E Adams Street\, Springfield\, 62701
CATEGORIES:Idea Forums
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SUMMARY:Panel: Chicago Casinos - A Safe Bet?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is FREE and open to members and non-members of the Union League Club. \nA Panel Discussion—June 29\, 2011. Moderated by Andy Shaw\, President and CEO\, BGA. \n5:00 P.M. Registration | 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Program. \nThe program will include an audience Q & A session. RSVP here\, space is limited! Please note: the Union League Club of Chicago maintains a strict ‘business casual’ dress code (i.e.\, no jeans/denim).
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/panel-chicago-casinos-a-safe-bet/
LOCATION:Union League Club of Chicago\, 65 W Jackson Blvd\, Crystal Room\, 5th Floor\, Chicago\, 60603
CATEGORIES:Idea Forums
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