Events
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UP Comedy Club, 230 West North Avenue, Chicago, 60614
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TIFs In An Era Of School Budget Cuts
Roosevelt University, 430 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60605The 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).
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Free FOIA clinic
DePaul University College of Law, 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, 60604Sign 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 […]
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Free FOIA clinic
DePaul University College of Law, 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, 606046:00 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 […]
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Smart Streamlining: DuPage County Idea Forum
National Louis University, 850 Warrenville Road, Lisle, 60532The 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 […]
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Free FOIA clinic
DePaul University College of Law, 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, 606046:00 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 from the BGA's outside counsel for free legal advice on how to get your request answered. (Appointment necessary).Co-hosted with the Center for Public Interest Law at DePaul University. A scheduled appointment is necessary.Contact Stephanie […]
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Smart Streamlining: Exploring Government Efficiency In Your Community
The Sangamo Club, 227 East Adams Street, Springfield, 62701As a part of its "Smart Streamlining" campaign, the Better Government Association hosted an Idea Forum on Tuesday, May 20, before a crowd of more than 50 guests at the Sangamo Club in Springfield.
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The 2014 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
Union League Club, Main Dining Room, 6th Floor, 65 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago, 60604The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting honor excellence in the best government-related investigative reporting in the Midwest.
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Springfield Reception – May 7
Inn at 835, 835 South Second Street, Springfield, 62704 -
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Free FOIA clinic
DePaul University College of Law, 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, 60604Sign up for a one-on-one 15-minute session with an attorney at no charge!
