FOIA Fest 2025 tickets now on sale

January 22, 2025 Marissa Nelson 0

Accountability reporting is a critical function of journalism — particularly as Chicago governmental bodies are less cooperative and as the Trump Administration, which has proven to be hostile towards the press, begins its second term.  On Saturday, March 22, FOIA Fest will explore what a second stint in the White […]

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Court ruling lifts injunction blocking police records

July 12, 2016 admin 0

The Better Government Association (bettergov.org) scored a major victory when The Illinois Appellate Court lifted an injunction blocking the release of alleged police misconduct records. In a release, the BGA said “…The BGA is pleased with the outcome and hails the ruling by the Illinois Appellate Court as a victory […]