Secret City Council meetings, destruction of police files, and statewide access to public records: They’ve all been on the line in the last few weeks. Using COVID-19 as cover, governments in Chicago and Springfield have sought to go behind closed doors and shut out the public—but the Better Government Association has been there to stop […]
BGA President David Greising will discuss the need for comprehensive ethics reform and recommendations for how to make reform a reality in this virtual talk sponsored by the City Club of Chicago. The event is free to both members and non-members but registration is required. Register here.
On this week's segment, Alejandra Cancino will discuss her latest story detailing how political ties helped a firm win no-bid contracts to supply the city with COVID-19 gear.
Hear from Lightfoot herself on Sept. 29, as she’s questioned about her administration’s actions from the “Lens on Lightfoot” collaboration and from the public.
Hear about the latest stories and data the BGA reported and shared in this week's edition.
Hear about the latest stories and data the BGA reported and shared in this week's edition.
Tune in to ABC 7 Saturday morning to hear David Kidwell discuss the secretive deals and demands behind Amazon's proposals to build warehouses in the Chicago area.
Tune in to ABC 7 Saturday morning to hear Director of Investigations John Chase discuss a recent FOIA victory in appellate court.
Tune in to ABC 7 Saturday, Dec. 12 to hear Kiannah Sepeda-Miller discuss details of the Chicago Public Schools' deal to buy computers from a source recommended by the mayor.
Tune in to ABC 7 Saturday, Jan. 30, to hear Director of Investigations John Chase, discuss the importance of news literacy and BGA's participation in next week's NewsLitCamp hosted by the News Literacy Project and Chicago Public School Libraries.
