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SUMMARY:Breakfast@65West presents - Privatization in Chicago: Benefits and Pitfalls
DESCRIPTION:Privatization in Chicago: Benefits and Pitfalls\nWednesday\, May 1\, 2013 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. \nThe Public Affairs Committee of the Union League Club of Chicago cordially invites you to Breakfast@65West for a special panel discussion on privatization in the City of Chicago. \n \nOur distinguished panelists include: \n\nAnders Lindall\, Public Affairs Director\, AFSCME Council 31\nEmily Miller\, Policy & Government Affairs Coordinator\, Better Government Association\nLisa Neimark\, Managing Director\, Duff & Phelps\nPeter Skosey\, Chairman\, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Privatization Panel\n\nPanelists will offer a 360-degree perspective on privatization\, paying special attention to how Chicago might avoid mistakes like those associated with the 2008 sale of the city’s parking meters and enjoy the successes privatization backers promise. \nBreakfast@65West begins with breakfast service at 7:30 a.m.\, followed by the program at 8 a.m. and adjournment by 9 a.m. Dress code: Business casual; no denim or athletic wear. Cost: $25 Members and their guests; $35 Non-Members.  \nNon-members of the Union League Club may register at http://chicagoprivatization.eventbrite.com. Members of the Union League Club may register at www.ulcc.org. \nUnion League Club of Chicago 65 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago\, Illinois 60604
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/breakfast65west-presents-privatization-in-chicago-benefits-and-pitfalls/
LOCATION:Union League Club of Chicago\, 65 West Jackson Boulevard\, Chicago\, 60604
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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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SUMMARY:Reporting During COVID: A Zoom Conversation with the Better Government Association’s Reporters
DESCRIPTION:News reporting is essential. When the pandemic shut down business and public life\, the Better Government Association’s investigative reporters never stopped tracking down facts. \nJoin us on Zoom Aug. 12 to hear the inside scoop on how they kept reporting with limited access to officials and public spaces and fought for access to public records.  \nThe BGA turned out stories about failure to provide personal protective gear and other safety measures\, fact-checked official statements about the pandemic\, and went to court to protect the public’s right of access to Chicago City Council meetings. \nAlejandra Cancino\, senior investigator\, John Chase\, director of investigations\, and investigator Casey Toner will discuss the steps they took to gain sources’ trust while maintaining a safe social distance—challenges they still confront.  \nBGA President David Greising will moderate the conversation and audience questions. \nPlease join us to hear more about how the BGA team continues to shine a light on our government.  \nRegister now! 
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/reporting-during-covid-a-zoom-conversation-with-the-better-government-associations-reporters/
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SUMMARY:Midwest Climate Summit Think Tank Session
DESCRIPTION:The Midwest Climate Summit will host a series of virtual keynotes and workshops to expand climate knowledge\, accelerate action and develop a Midwestern response to the climate crisis.  \nJohn Chase\, the BGA’s director of investigations\, will take part in a virtual workshop from 10:45 to noon on Friday\, Oct. 9\, 2020. Registration is open to interested parties. \nIf the 12 states that comprise the Midwest were a country\, they would be the fifth-largest greenhouse gas emitting nation on the planet–yet the region lags behind the rest of the country in addressing the crisis. \nThe Midwest Climate Summit\, hosted by Washington University St. Louis\, is the result of extensive collaboration between over 20 leading Midwest higher education institutions\, local governments\, non-profits\, and private sector organizations seeking to catalyze a climate response.  \nThe Summit begins with an online kick-off Oct. 2 and continues with keynotes and workshops on Oct. 23\, Nov. 6 and Nov. 20.  \n 
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/midwest-climate-summit-think-tank-session/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:NewsLit Camp
DESCRIPTION:The Better Government Association is proud to be taking part in the News Literacy Project‘s NewsLit Camp Friday\, Feb. 5. Designed for educators\, the free event will prepare them to identify and understand news media bias and teach others to recognize misinformation. \nInvestigations director John Chase and senior investigative reporter Alejandra Cancino will join colleagues from Block Club Chicago\, Chicago Defender\, ProPublica Illinois\, and Rockford Register Star to present sessions. They’ll share insights with teachers on the characteristics of quality journalism and the media’s important role in holding government accountable. \nIf you’re an Illinois educator\, you can  find out more about NewsLitCamp and register here.
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/newslit-camp/
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SUMMARY:2020 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Better Government Association online Tuesday\, July 14\, for the 2020 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting. \nIn a virtual video ceremony at\, we will present three awards to journalists or teams whose stories reveal officials’ corruption\, waste\, inefficiency\, mistreatment and mismanagement. Highlights include: \n\nVideo highlights from the stories of five finalists\nA conversation with BGA President David Greising and Richard H. Driehaus about vital role of investigative journalism in democracy\nAnnouncement of winning journalists\n\nBecause we can’t be together for the ceremony this year\, we invite you to participate by voting in advance for the winner of an additional prize: The People’s Choice Award. Stories from five finalists will be shared online shortly before the event so you can read their powerful work and vote for your favorite. Watch for an email with more information and an opportunity to vote. \nDETAILS \nTuesday\, July 14\, 2020 \n4:30-5:00 p.m. \nStreaming online. A link will be provided the day before the show. \nWe are grateful to the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation for sponsoring these awards and the presentation ceremony. \nPlease join us to honor and reward the extraordinary contributions of journalists whose work holds public officials accountable.
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/2020-richard-h-driehaus-foundation-awards-for-investigative-reporting/
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SUMMARY:The Failures Before the Fires: Examining a Broken Oversight System
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URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/the-failures-before-the-fires-examining-a-broken-oversight-system/
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SUMMARY:Better Government Association’s Annual Luncheon: Character Matters
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Better Government Association at our annual luncheon on Thursday\, September 23\, 2021. Proceeds from this event will help support the BGA’s high-impact investigative journalism\, essential fact-checking\, advocacy on behalf of good governance and activities that engage citizens in demanding effective leadership and policies.
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/better-government-associations-annual-luncheon-character-matters/
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SUMMARY:Better Government Association’s Annual Luncheon: Demanding Answers
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Better Government Association at our annual luncheon on Wednesday\, September 28\, 2022 at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Proceeds from this event will help support the BGA’s high-impact investigative journalism\, essential fact-checking\, advocacy on behalf of good governance and activities that engage citizens in demanding effective leadership and policies.
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/better-government-associations-annual-luncheon-demanding-answers/
LOCATION:Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
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SUMMARY:Battling Corruption: Understanding Chicago's Proposed Ethics Ordinance
DESCRIPTION:Join the Better Government Association for a conversation about the city’s newest ethics ordinance proposal featuring 43rd Ward Alderman\, Michele Smith; Executive Director of Chicago’s Board of Ethics\, Steve Berlin; and Director of Policy at the Better Government Association\, Bryan Zarou. \nThe proposal expands on Chicago’s ethics ordinance for city employees\, elected officials\, and candidates for elected office. If adopted\, the ordinance would make substantial additions to the city’s ethics laws\, including a number of changes supported and recommended by the Better Government Association. \nIn this hour-long discussion\, we’ll be discussing what’s included in the proposed ordinance\, how the proposed changes to the city’s ethics ordinance would increase government transparency and accountability\, and what this means for Chicagoans. \nPlease note: This event will be virtual. Please register to receive a link to join the discussion.
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/battling-corruption-understanding-chicagos-proposed-ethics-ordinance/
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SUMMARY:The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
DESCRIPTION:The awards highlight the impact of Illinois investigative and enterprise reporting as a reform tool within the context of state and local government waste\, fraud\, and corruption. This year\, we’re honored to recognize news organizations with the Small Newsroom Category in addition to the main category and Readers’ Choice award. In addition to the prestigious awards\, winners will take home $27\,000 in cash prizes. Learn more about this event at https://bit.ly/3GjoGgQ.
URL:https://illinoisanswers.org/event/the-richard-h-driehaus-foundation-awards-for-investigative-reporting/
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