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Advocating for transparent, accountable and efficient government through public policy. Get our newsletter: https://t.co/UyzzFqqyDc
Chicago, Illinois
Joined May 2009
Texas lawmakers are pushing a mid-decade redistricting plan that’s sparked legislative gridlock. It’s a reminder of what BGA Policy flagged in 2020: without independent, transparent mapmaking, redistricting becomes a tool for power, not representation.
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Here's what happened when we drew legislative maps without trying to rig the results. (Hint: There are no nice, neat squares.)
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What issue was so important as to lead to the first mayoral veto in Chicago in nearly 20 years? Sophia Van Pelt breaks down the ‘Snap’ Curfew ordinance in the latest from BGA Policy.
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The Chicago City Council passed a “snap” curfew ordinance on June 18 that allows the superintendent to impose short-notice curfews. Two days later, Mayor Brandon Johnson issued the first veto […]
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RT @HeatherCherone: BREAKING: The City Council voted to amend its ethics law to stop the city’s top lawyer from intervening in ongoing prob….
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The measure unanimously endorsed by the Ethics and Government Oversight Committee had the support of both Inspector General Deborah Witzburg and Corporation Counsel Mary Richardson-Lowry after...
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Join us for an exclusive screening and a powerful conversation about what it takes to save a city from itself. Get your tickets to “Drop Dead City” featuring our President @dgreising here:
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Presented by the Chicago Policy Center, Civic Federation, and Better Government Association Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2:30 pm to 5 pm, Chicago History Museum,…
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BGA President @dgreising moderated a panel at @CityClubChicago discussing the transit fiscal cliff with @kambucknerchi, @SenDeWitte33 and Jacky Grimshaw (@greenreaper).
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City Council Ethics Chair Matt Martin forced a vote on stalled reforms to protect IG investigations. The plan, shelved by mayoral allies, would limit Law Dept interference and boost IG independence. Read our statement here:
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Ald. Matt Martin (47th Ward), chair of the City Council ethics committee, filed a procedural motion last week to reclaim a stalled ordinance from the rules committee. If successful, Martin’s […]
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A federal judge today sentenced former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan to 7-½ years in prison and three years’ probation, as well as a fine of $2.5 million. Here is the BGA's statement on his sentencing:
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Michael Madigan sentenced to 7.5 years in prison and three years probation.
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We’re proud to share that SB1181, Illinois’ anti-SLAPP legislation, has officially passed both chambers of the General Assembly and is now headed to the governor’s desk. This is a major win for free speech and government transparency in Illinois.
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Save the date! Join @BetterGov Oct. 10 for our 2025 Annual Luncheon at Four Seasons Chicago! Honoring Anne Lazar & The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation + featuring Rahm Emanuel and @dgreising. Heather Steans: "Celebrating watchdog journalism and civic leadership when it matters.
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Our President & CEO @dgreising will be on @WBBMNewsradio's "Watchdog Wednesday" today at 10 a.m. Tune in live here:
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WBBM Newsradio, on 780 AM and 105.9 FM, is Chicago's source for up-to-the-minute Local News, and Traffic & Weather on the 8's. Plus, get the latest sports updates and business insights. Listen 24/7...
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Our Vice President of Policy @BJZarou will be on @ABC7Chicago’s “Weekend Watch” this morning. Tune in at 8:45 a.m. here:
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Watch live streaming video and newscasts from Chicago and stay updated with the latest local WLS broadcasts, plus live breaking news and weather as it happens.
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Our President & CEO @dgreising will be on @WBBMNewsradio's "Friday Follow Up" this afternoon at 1 p.m. Tune in live here:
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WBBM Newsradio, on 780 AM and 105.9 FM, is Chicago's source for up-to-the-minute Local News, and Traffic & Weather on the 8's. Plus, get the latest sports updates and business insights. Listen 24/7...
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📣 Don't forget to sign up for our "Civil Asset Forfeiture & Court Transparency Teach-In", this Thursday, April 24 at 4:00 p.m. Register here:
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📣 Don't forget to sign up for our "Civil Asset Forfeiture & Court Transparency Teach-In", this Thursday, April 24 at 4:00 p.m. Register here:
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Our President & CEO @dgreising will be on @WMAYNews's "Full Disclosure" today at 2:30 p.m. Tune in live here:
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Tune into @WBBMNewsradio at 1 p.m. to hear our President & CEO @dgreising on “Friday Follow Up” . Listen live here:
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WBBM Newsradio, on 780 AM and 105.9 FM, is Chicago's source for up-to-the-minute Local News, and Traffic & Weather on the 8's. Plus, get the latest sports updates and business insights. Listen 24/7...
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Tune into @WBBMNewsradio now until 10:25 a.m. to listen to our President & CEO @dgreising appear on "Watchdog Wednesday". Listen live here:
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WBBM Newsradio, on 780 AM and 105.9 FM, is Chicago's source for up-to-the-minute Local News, and Traffic & Weather on the 8's. Plus, get the latest sports updates and business insights. Listen 24/7...
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At a press conference last week, Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled new lobbying priorities focused on tweaks to state revenue for Chicago—but left out potential new revenue proposals raised during the city’s late 2024 budget hearings.
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A series of new lobbying priorities announced by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at a press conference last week included tweaks to revenues the city currently receives from the state government, […]
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Join Maya Simkin, @ChiAppleseed Fellow and Sophia Van Pelt, BGA Financial Policy Analyst to discuss the state of civil asset forfeiture and court transparency in Illinois. Register here:
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BGA supports the consolidation of Cook County's two electronic monitoring programs, but this change will limit transparency because the judicial branch is not subject to FOIA. As BGA Policy has written about, this is part of a larger trend expanding electronic monitoring programs.
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