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  • Free FOIA clinic

    DePaul University College of Law, 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, 60604

    Sign up for a one-on-one 15-minute session with an attorney at no charge!

  • 2014 Young Professionals Board Summer Event

    untitled, 111 West Kinzie, Chicago, 60654

    Chicago comedians Pat McGann and Jim Flannigan kept the crowd laughing as they kicked back in this Prohibition-era speakeasy.

  • 2014 BGA Annual Luncheon

    Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 301 E North Water St, Chicago, 60611

    Join us for the 2014 luncheon featuring special guest David Gregory.

  • What’s the Force Behind the Lucas Museum?

    Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, 60604

    Is building the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Chicago's lakefront a fait accompli? Many people may think so but there are a lot of unanswered questions and crucial points that should be discussed before construction gets underway at the Museum Campus.

  • Bruce, Budget Blues & BGA

    Sangamo Club, 227 East Adams Street, Springfield, 62701

    Join Governor-elect Bruce Rauner and BGA President & CEO Andy Shaw for a light lunch and a serious conversation about the budget challenges facing Illinois.

  • Rahm Talks Reform With BGA’s Shaw

    Union League Club, 65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, 60604

    Chicago mayor delves into ethics, privatization and his plans for future.

  • Getting the Scoop on Charter Schools

    Portage-Cragin Library, 5108 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, 60641

    So how transparent and open are Chicago charter schools? Hear what BGA investigators think. They'll share their experiences getting info and public records about charter schools... and talk about the tools you need to get the info yourself.

  • A BGA Candid Conversation: Chuy’s Challenge

    This event is online only., bettergov.org, Chicago, 60606

    BGA President & CEO Andy Shaw sits down for a candid conversation with Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, a former Chicago alderman and state senator who is challenging Mayor Rahm Emanuel in Chicago's mayoral runoff election on April 7.

  • FOIA Facts & Friction: The Future Of Open Records Laws In Illinois

    State Journal-Register Building, One Copley Plaza, Springfield, 62705

    Hosted by the BGA's Springfield Advisory Committee, "FOIA Facts & Friction: The Future of Open Records Laws in Illinois" will be a balanced panel discussion that will consider the viewpoints of both those who make public information requests and those charged with responding to them.

  • Municipal Bankruptcy: Is Your Hometown or School District the Next Detroit?

    Union League Club of Chicago, Crystal Room, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, 60604

    It’s a topic that has been widely discussed in the media and across Illinois, with most specifics left unaddressed and many questions left unanswered.

    Because of these outstanding questions and in light of the financial crises facing Illinois and its municipalities, the Better Government Association hosted "Municipal Bankruptcy: Is Your Hometown or School District the Next Detroit?" on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.