New Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s early pronouncements of opposing the gerrymandering of electoral maps and calling for a 10-year limit on the terms of legislative leaders represented a verbal departure from Michael Madigan’s methods. Will Welch continue down Madigan’s path or choose a different way?
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Madigan Ousted As Illinois Lawmakers Select First Black Speaker
A new era in Illinois government begins with the selection of Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, ending Madigan’s record-setting reign.
Posted inABC 7 Videos, News
Chicago Inspector General Investigation Into Cps Began After BGA Report
A Chicago Public Schools investigation by the Inspector General began after a report from the Better Government Association.
Posted inOpinion
Greising: Illinois’ Do-Nothing Legislature Will Finally Convene. Its Inaction Took a Big Toll.
Last year, the legislature adjourned a COVID-shortened session and never met again. That instance taught us one thing – that inaction can do damage to Illinois.
Posted inOpinion
Greising | Enough Is Enough: Time to Act on Madigan
Nevermind Madigan’s legal troubles – his track record alone should have him removed from the Illinois House Speaker’s seat.
Posted inABC 7 Videos
Better Government Association Wants To Know Illinoisans’ Hopes for State in New Year
The Better Government Association wants to know Illinoisans’ hopes for the state in the new year.
Posted inNews
What Are Your Wishes for Better Government in 2021?
The ILGA ends almost every session past its deadline. Is it by design?
Posted inEducation
Chicago Public Schools Watchdog to Investigate Emergency Computer Deal With Lightfoot Donor
The district’s Office of Inspector General opened the investigation after a report by Chalkbeat Chicago and the Better Government Association this week raised questions about the purchase.
Posted inNews
PolitiFact’s 2020 Lie of the Year
PolitiFact National names deadly disinformation downplaying or denying the novel coronavirus as its Lie of the Year for 2020.
Posted inEducation
Chicago Schools Needed Computers. Then the Mayor Emailed About a ‘Really Good Guy.’
What followed was a $1.6 million deal for a Lightfoot donor who supplied used laptops and iPads, some of which didn’t work for remote learning.
