Residents fear study by northwest suburban Chicago Executive Airport will lead to runway expansion, knocking out homes and increasing noise. Echoes of O’Hare debate.
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New Illinois Laws Tackle Voting Barriers
Statewide pilot program, extended registration period make it easier to cast ballots.
Taxpayers Pay For Party At CSU Mansion
Controversial Chicago State University president lives at sprawling Beverly home, tosses elegant bash for neighbors, alumni.
Public Schools Increasingly Charge Fees To Students
With finances tight in many districts, thanks in part to the state’s dire financial condition, many public schools are implementing fees to collect more revenue.
BGA Policy Team Backs Inspector General Reform
Advocates City Council Committee support OIG oversight of Public Building agency
More Controversy At Chicago Animal Pound
Chicago’s Animal Care and Control – the taxpayer-funded city agency that deals with lost and abandoned pets, as well as wildlife issues – is in the news again, this time because of allegations that it didn’t do enough to care for a dog with a massive tumor.
Suburb Trains Cops To Protect Local Officials
Decision by Elk Grove Village to send police to “dignitary” protection training follows threats, harassment against local municipal officials over the years.
2014 General Election Governor Candidate Questionnaire
In an effort to shine a light on the major reform issues facing the next Governor of Illinois, the Better Government Association and Reboot Illinois asked candidates in the upcoming […]
Andy Shaw Heads South To Springfield
BGA President & CEO Andy Shaw gets a warm welcome from two groups in a September visit to Springfield.
Does Cicero Garbage Deal Stink For Taxpayers?
Garbage company is paid millions by Cicero taxpayers in no-bid deal, and donates big to Town President Larry Dominick’s campaign funds.

