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  • Fixing Illinois’ Public Pensions

    Regents Hall, Lewis Towers, 16th Fl, 111 E Pearson St (Pearson and Rush), Chicago, 60611

    The panelists discuss the current pension problem in Illinois and how it might be addressed.

  • Pension Crisis – What’s next for Chicago & Cook County?

    Roosevelt University, Congress Lounge, 430 S Michigan Ave, 2nd Floor, Chicago, 60605

    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.

  • Freedom of Information Act Clinic

    Center for Open Government, 565 W Adams St, Chicago, 60661

    Questions about the Freedom of Information Act? Are you looking for help with a denied request? Need help formulating your FOIA request and asking for the right documents?Sign up for a one-on-one 15 minutes session with an attorney at no charge! Meet with a FOIA expert for free legal advice on how to get your request answered.A […]

  • Corruption Isn’t Funny…But Sometimes You Have to Laugh to Keep from Crying!

    Paris Club, 59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, 60654

    THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT. >> YOU CAN STILL SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE BGA BY MAKING A DONATION WHAT: The Onion LIVEWHERE: Paris Club 59 West Hubbard StreetWHEN: Tuesday, July 31 6:00pm-9:00pmWHO: Emceed by WGN TV's Larry Potash and Robin Baumgarten, featuring special performances by IL Lt. Governor Sheila Simon and The Onion Players […]

  • 2012 BGA Annual Luncheon

    Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 301 East North Water Street, Chicago, 60611

    Lara Logan introduced by Sun-Times Chairman Michael Ferro.Civic Achievement Award: Judge James Zagel Introduction by Chairman of Kroll Advisory Solutions and former NYC & LA police chief, William Bratton.  Lifetime Achievement Award: Jimmie R. Alford Introduced by civic and philanthropic leaders Renee Crown and Ron Gidwitz.    

  • Free FOIA Clinic

    Center for Open Government, 565 W Adams St, Chicago, 60661

    Co-hosted with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and the Center for Open Government at Chicago-Kent.Questions about the Freedom of Information Act? Are you looking for help with a denied request? Need help formulating your FOIA request and asking for the right documents?Sign up for a one-on-one 15-minute session with an attorney at no charge! Meet with a […]

  • Idea Forum: Charter Schools, Neighborhood Schools & Public Education in Chicago

    Illinois Institute of Technology, Exposition Center, Hermann Hall, 3241 South Federal St., Chicago, 60647

     Registration Closed. Click here to watch the video. Join the Better Government Association and Catalyst Chicago for a discussion about how charter schools have and will impact the landscape of public education in Chicago.  Moderated by Linda Lenz, publisher, Catalyst Chicago.Panelists include (additional panelists to be announced):Andrew Broy, President, Illinois Network of Charter SchoolsCharles Payne, University of […]

  • Free Freedom of Information Act Clinic: DePaul Law School

    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! Meet with a FOIA expert for free legal advice on how to get your request answered. (Appointment necessary).Co-hosted with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and the Center for Public Interest Law at DePaul University. A scheduled appointment is necessary. Contact Stephanie Simon at […]