Inspector general launches investigation over land deal involving wealthy campaign donor giving $100,000 parcel to husband of Circuit Court clerk.
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Under Fire
Suburban fire chief resigns amid mounting questions about her agency’s finances and leadership. But she’s not leaving empty-handed – she collects a lucrative exit package.
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Andy Shaw Back In Class
BGA President & CEO Andy Shaw headed back to class at the University of Chicago. On February 27, Shaw spoke to two groups of students at the Hyde Park campus.
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Watchdogs of Education: Urban League
In collaboration with the Chicago Urban League, the BGA conducted a Watchdogs of Education session on Feb. 27 on Chicago’s South Side.
Posted inInvestigations, News, Newsroom
Shaking Branches
Cook County’s inspector general – county government’s in-house watchdog – released a report on Valentine’s Day on the Forest Preserve District, but it wasn’t a love note.
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Citizen Watchdogs of Education: Little Village
The BGA held a Watchdogs of Education session on Feb. 20 at the Little Village Library.
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Hammering Harvey
Some solid reporting recently by the Chicago Tribune on the City of Harvey, its troublesome mayor Eric Kellogg and his disastrous police force.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
2014 Democratic 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 […]
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2014 Republican 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 […]
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Fire Chief Retires
After a year-long investigation into questionable financial and management activities at the Tri-State Fire Protection District in the western suburbs, the veteran chief retires under pressure.
