Updates
Illinois Answers Reporters Join Prestigious Investigations Fellowship
Illinois Answers reporters Sidnee King and Cam Rodriguez will take part in the New York Times Local Investigations Fellowship this year.
Ink + Impact: A Celebration of Journalism
Step into the heart of literary excellence at the American Writers Museum, and engage in captivating conversations, share experiences, and forge connections with like-minded individuals who share a vested belief […]
Ink + Impact: Ethics in Government
Join the BGA Second Century Council for a round table breakfast discussion regarding the City Council’s Ethics Committee, with 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin.
The 2024 Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting are Now Open for Submissions
Submissions are now open for the 20th Anniversary Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting. News organizations across Chicago and Illinois are encouraged to apply. The deadline to submit […]
Daniel Goodwin, Namesake of BGA’s Watchdog Award, Dies at 80
Daniel Goodwin, a former teacher whose extraordinary success in real estate set the stage for civic leadership in the Chicago area, died Jan. 19. He was 80 years old. Goodwin, […]
BGA Names Ruby L. Bailey Editor of Illinois Answers Project
Ruby L. Bailey, a seasoned newsroom leader with a deep appreciation of the power of journalism to prompt positive change, is joining the Better Government Association’s Illinois Answers Project as […]
Illinois Answers Project Welcomes 2 Reporters to Launch State Embed Initiative
The Illinois Answers Project has welcomed two journalists for its new state investigative and solutions team funded by The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. Embedded investigative reporters Grace Hauck and Meredith […]
Watch Illinois Answers Project Discussion About Chicago Tenant Rights and Safety
The Illinois Answers Project hosted a discussion Thursday about the recent two-part series where reporter Alex Nitkin examines how two Colorado cities have implemented solutions to protect tenants and how […]
What to Know About Illinois FOIA Laws, From Public Records Expert Matt Topic
The Illinois Answers Project and Better Government Association hosted a free community FOIA training with attorney Matt Topic. Here’s a recap.