Better Government Association
See What the Illinois State Legislature Is Doing. Better Government Association believes in transparency and accountability, which is why we have partnered with FastDemocracy to bring you some of the most powerful tools to keep tabs on your lawmakers in Springfield and their legislative actions. START EXPLORING.
Derek Douglas, Joe Ferguson, David Greising, Author at Better ...
Oct 13, 2024 · byDerek Douglas, Joe Fergusonand David GreisingOctober 13, 2024October 22, 2024. A new day in Illinois’ fiscal future may be on the horizon. Responsible stewardship of the state’s budget over the past few years and the elimination of the state’s unpaid […] The Better Government Association is a non-partisan, non-profit news organization ...
Find My Alderperson - Better Government Association
Nov 15, 2023 · Policy. Find My Alderperson. by BGA Policy November 15, 2023. BGA Policy’s tool to help you find information on your Chicago Alderman. Find your Chicago Alderperson.
BGA Annual Luncheon & Celebration - Better Government …
Sep 19, 2024 · This year’s Annual Luncheon will celebrate the BGA’s storied 100+ year record of achievement in advancing its mission of working toward a more transparent, equitable, and accountable government for the benefit of all the people of Illinois. 2024 Annual Luncheon & Celebration. Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Pension Outlook Database - Better Government Association
Aug 30, 2019 · The Illinois Pensions database and Illinois Public Salaries database are excellent resources for those who used the Pension Outlook site. The raw data from the project is available here. All records contained in the database are public and were obtained under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA. The data is from 2012 through 2016.
Ink & Impact: The Power of Journalism - Better Government …
7:30-8:00: Meet + Mingle. These panelists will bring their expertise from different corners of Chicago’s diverse media landscape to explore the role of journalism in holding power accountable, making journalism more equitable and accessible and amplifying voices that often go unheard. The evolving role of investigative journalism in ...
A Public Pension Plan That Works - Better Government Association
Dec 27, 2013 · Obviously, it’s a question that can never be fully answered. But one fact is clear: IMRF is the state’s best managed and most financially stable pension provider with a funding level of about 86 percent, much higher than the state’s five major retirement funds. Even some public pension critics concede IMRF is the best of the bunch.
About Us - Better Government Association
The Better Government Association was founded in 1923 and will celebrate its 100 th anniversary of serving Illinois residents in 2023. The BGA publishes Illinois Answers Project, an investigative and solutions-focused news outlet launched in 2022, as well as BGA Policy, which advocates for more transparent, accountable and equitable government through public policy reform.
Security Cameras Scarce in Parks with Most Reported Crimes
Apr 21, 2022 · In most of the 16 neighborhood parks with cameras, the BGA found, reported crimes were negligible compared to parks with more crime reports. For instance, the 4.7-acre Wicker Park has 13 Park District cameras. In 2021, there were five reported crimes in the park. Seven parks in neighborhoods of color do have cameras, records show.
Civic leaders: How do we resolve Illinois’ pension mess? These 10 ...
Oct 13, 2024 · A new day in Illinois’ fiscal future may be on the horizon. Responsible stewardship of the state’s budget over the past few years and the elimination of the state’s unpaid bill backlog have put Illinois in its best fiscal position in years.