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  • 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 […]

  • TIFs In An Era Of School Budget Cuts

    Roosevelt University, 430 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60605

    The Better Government Association and Catalyst Chicago host a panel to discuss TIFs and school budget cuts. Moderated by Linda Lenz of Catalyst Chicago, speakers include Ben Joravsky of the Chicago Reader, Chris Brown from LISC Chicago, Bill Vaselopulos from Cook County Clerk's Office and Emily Miller of the Better Government Association. This program was recorded and streamed by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

  • 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!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 ssimon@bettergov.org or […]

  • Free FOIA clinic

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

    6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.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 […]

  • Smart Streamlining: DuPage County Idea Forum

    National Louis University, 850 Warrenville Road, Lisle, 60532

    The BGA hosted an Idea Forum on government consolidation at National Louis University in Lisle, Illinois on Monday, February 24, as part of its efforts to promote the "Smart Streamlining" of government units in Illinois.Moderated by Madeleine Doubek, Chief Operating Officer of Reboot Illinois, the panel featured a lively discussion and question and answer session […]