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Steve Warmbir
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Investigations Editor, Better Government Association
Chicago
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Technology, leadership project management, Change, Rural Technology , Country IT
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By Robert Herguth Verified, Tim Novak Verified, Steve Warmbir Verified| Chicago Sun-Times Verified McCormick Place is called the nation’s largest convention center, but reputed Outfit guys, ex-cons and criminals have another name for it:A haven. The kind of guys who populate a prison yard have been getting work at McCormick Place for decades, especially through the small but politically powerful riggers union that sets up some of Chicago’s biggest trade shows, including the Chicago Auto Show.
By Sidnee King Verified, Steve Warmbir Verified, Alex Nitkin Verified, Jared Rutecki Verified| Illinois Answers Project@ Confronted by police at the doorway of his family’s former Washington Heights home — the last remaining investment of his parents — Olumide Olupitan feared this was his last stand. For Olupitan, five years worth of property tax debt and interest as he struggled financially became insurmountable. Just before Christmas in 2019, a Cook County judge handed the deed to the three-bedroom home over to a Chicago-area financial company that bought the debt in a county tax sale.
By Steve Warmbir Verified, Dan Hinkel Verified, David Jackson, Frank Main Verified| Illinois Answers Project@ As top Democrats campaigned across Illinois in recent months, they vowed that the state would remain an island of abortion access in a sea of states that restrict the procedure. But the end of Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion has raised a question state lawmakers have yet to address: Can abortion’s opponents in other states sue or prosecute people in Illinois?
Company Info
Better Government Association
The Better Government Association (BGA) is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization based in Chicago, dedicated to promoting government transparency, accountability, and equity. Founded in 1923, the BGA serves as a watchdog for public integrity in Illinois, focusing on investigative journalism and policy advocacy to expose corruption and advocate for systemic reforms. The BGA operates two main teams: the Illinois Answers Project, which publishes investigative reports and data analyses, and the BGA Policy, which focuses on legislative advocacy. The organization uncovers waste and fraud in government through in-depth reporting and engages in litigation to promote open records and meetings. It collaborates with media outlets like the Chicago Tribune and Sun-Times to amplify its findings and provides resources to help citizens understand government operations. With a commitment to editorial independence, the BGA ensures unbiased reporting while working with journalists, policymakers, and civic organizations to drive meaningful change in government practices. Its efforts have historically led to significant reforms, making it a vital part of civic accountability in Illinois.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
'+1 312-427-8330
Founded: 1923