Better Government Association

BGA is proud to stand with Impactforequity and others: the CPD Workforce Allocation Study does not support the need for an increase in funding. As Chicago faces daunting fiscal challenges, Chicago police, its largest department, must use its resources prudently.
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Statement on Workforce Allocation Study | Impact for Equity

Congratulations to the finalists for the 2026 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting! Their work is shaping the future of accountability journalism in Chicago and Illinois. Block Club Chicago Chicago Tribune South Side Weekly Injustice Watch
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: This week, Chicago’s city council passed an ordinance to create a working group — the first step towards improving the health and safety inspections of rental units. We played a key role in getting this change passed, as a steering member of the Chicago Healthy Homes Ordinance coalition.

City Council Approves Proactive Rental Inspection Working Group Chicago’s city council today passed an ordinance establishing a working group to research, evaluate, and issue recommendations regarding health and safety inspections of rental units.  The ordinance was produced and championed […]