BGO Ninety Years of Shining a Light on Government Better Government Association 2013 Annual Report Table of Contents 2 3 4 6 7 8 10 President & CEO Letter Mission and History BGA by the Numbers Investigations Top Ten Investigations Top Ten Results Rescuing Illinois Investigations 11 13 15 17 20 21 Journalism Awards Miss Policy Unit Civic Engagement Spotlight on Springfield BGA Events 90th Anniversary Luncheon 22 The Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting 1 Better Governmen t Association 2013 Annual Report 23 25 26 27 28 30 Summer Comedy Event In Memoriam: Rod Heard Financials Staff and Interns Board of Directors Donors Dear Friends, It’s encouraging to note that each time I sit down to write this letter--this is my fourth as BGA’s President and CEO--I can report a year that was more successful than the previous one. And 2013 was no different. This year the Better Government Association celebrated 90 years of shining a light on government and holding public officials accountable. I’m proud of the BGA’s rich history and especially proud of its revitalization over the past four and a half years. Since 2009, we’ve investigated almost 300 stories, which led to 75 concrete reforms that will save taxpayers some $50 million. We’re having an impact and seeing real results as we expose waste, fraud, corruption and mismanagement in government. We’re demanding transparency and accountability. And we’re advocating for the reforms that bring honest and efficient government to Illinois. There’s still plenty of work to be done in 2014, but I’ve never felt more hopeful that together we can bring better government to Illinois. Our friends and supporters make this watchdog work possible. So thanks to each of you who generously contribute your time and dollars. We made 90 a great year—here’s to 91 and beyond! Your watchdog, President & CEO ashaw@bettergov.org 2 Better Governmen t Association 2013 Annual Report BGA by the Numbers 280 Investigations BGA Mission. The BGA promotes integrity, transparency and accountability in government by exposing waste, fraud and corruption, promoting effective public policy and engaging the community. BGA History. The BGA was founded in 1923 to protect the integrity of the political process in Chicago. Through the 1920s and again in the 1960s, the organization focused on combating massive fraud in Chicago’s elections. For its first 30 years, the BGA pursued an active program of voter education, election reform and encouragement of efficient government. In 1957, the BGA took on a major new role by adopting a policy that placed the emphasis on investigative work, leading to some of the most significant journalistic exposés published in Illinois. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Mirage Tavern investigation (conducted in conjunction with the Chicago Sun-Times and 60 MINUTES), which documented the systemic corruption that plagued small businesses through government shakedowns and payoffs. In 2009, the BGA expanded its mission in an effort to strengthen its role as a force for government reform. Under the leadership of Andy Shaw, the BGA has developed a comprehensive agenda that combines in-depth journalistic investigations with advocacy and strategic civic engagement campaigns to effectively educate and mobilize citizens across the state of Illinois in pursuit of better government. The BGA is shining a light on government and holding public officials accountable. 3 Better Governmen t Association 2013 Annual Report BGA by the Numbers (Since 2009) 280 investigations with 25 partners 75 concrete reforms $50 million in taxpayer savings 10,000 citizens engaged 3 Good Government Spotlight stories 9 journalism awards 4 Better Governmen t Association 2013 Annual Report “All it takes for evil to flourish is a few good men to do nothing.’ What we have to do is the men and women in this room need to change the culture where people speak up and just don’t take it anymore.” -— Patrick Fitzgerald, former U.S. Attorney at 90th Anniversary Luncheon s Investigations BGA Investigations look into allegations of waste, fraud and corruption in city, county, suburban and state government, and the results are made public through partnerships with 25 media outlets across the state. 6 Better Governmen t Association 2013 Annual Report BGA by the Numbers 25 media partners Top Ten Investigations License to Swill. February 2013 Fire Commissioner’s Pension Raises Two Brothers, Six Pensions. Westchester cops are allowed to patrol with alcohol in their system. And it isn’t the only local police department with this troubling contract provision. Alarm. June 2013 November 2013 Ray Orozco Jr. led the Chicago Fire Department for just over two years, so why is his pension based on four years as commissioner? State Rep. Robert Rita and his brother might each draw three taxpayer-funded pensions down the road. Even for a political family, that’s a big take away. Wrongful Conviction Costs Keep Doctors Do Little? July 2013 Climbing. April 2013 Cook County’s health care system has been so badly managed, physicians and other employees appear to be shorting taxpayers on hours – with little consequence until now. After the BGA’s groundbreaking 2011 investigation with the Center on Wrongful Convictions, reform measures slowly surface even as settlements continue to stack up, heading toward $300 million-plus. Braking Bad. May 2013 In the latest mishap with Chicago Fire Department vehicles, ambulance breaks down while carrying gunshot victim. He later dies. Dorothy’s Deed. November 2013 A campaign donor gives Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown’s husband a building worth $100,000. Why? And why didn’t Brown disclose the freebie as apparently required? Clout Hiring Persists Under Quinn. August 2013 A Rush of Financial Questions. Rules intended to limit patronage in state government are routinely circumvented, a BGA investigation finds. December 2013 Madigan’s Minions. October 2013 Patrick Ward, one of the central figures in the Metra patronage scandal, wasn’t the only political foot soldier for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to land on a publicsector payroll. 7 Better Governmen t Association 2013 Annual Report A months-long BGA/Chicago Sun-Times investigation of U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) is raising serious questions about his personal and professional finances — including how his nonprofit spent a million-dollar grant that was supposed to go toward the creation of a South Side technology center. Top Ten Results Pace cracks down on web after Streamlining government. Zero alcohol impairment for on-duty BGA inquiry. February 2013 June 2013 police officers. June 2013 After the BGA requested documents related to social media use by Pace suburban bus employees, the agency launched its own review of worker conduct, disciplined some employees and embraced tighter controls on in-office web usage. As part of our ongoing effort to improve and streamline government, the BGA closely followed and helped advance a new law allowing Evanston residents to vote by referendum to discontinue their township. The law is seen as a precursor to similar legislation throughout Illinois. The BGA worked with Secretary of State Jesse White’s office and other lawmakers on a zero alcohol impairment policy for on-duty police in Illinois—a new standard that would protect police and the public. A task force has been formed to crack down on this abuse and propose new requirements. The effort stemmed from a BGA/NBC 5 investigation which found many suburban municipalities and Downstate counties have no consistent standards for blood-alcohol content of on-duty police officers, ranging from a zero tolerance to 0.08, the legal limit for drunken driving in Illinois. Liquor reform proposed. February 2013 County Health System cracks After the BGA and CBS2 revealed many Chicago-area mayors take campaign money from bars and restaurants they’re regulating, two officials pledged changes. Aurora’s mayor decided to hand off most liquor licensing duties to a three-member panel to avoid any conflict of interest, and Markham’s mayor indicated he’ll stop taking political donations from liquor establishments in his suburb. down. June 2013 Amid BGA questions about whether doctors and other medical staff at the Cook County Health & Hospitals System were shortchanging taxpayers and patients by skipping out on work, administrators fired one physician, disciplined another and pledged tighter timekeeping controls. 8 Better Governmen t Association 2013 Annual Report Top Ten Results Continued Globetrotting principal grounded. Landmark wrongful conviction law Pension legislation includes fixes July 2013 passed. August 2013 to end abuses revealed by BGA. The principal at a Gold Coast school was “reassigned” after an internal investigation confirmed inappropriate outof-town spending with taxpayer money. Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law a landmark reform bill backed by the BGA’s policy team, lawmakers and criminal justice advocates. Passed after nearly two years of BGA-supported advocacy at the state level, the law is expected to reduce the number of wrongful convictions by requiring electronic recording of interrogations for eight felonies in addition to homicide. December 2013 Ex-school official charged. August 2013 Following a BGA/CBS2 investigation, a suburban school treasurer was charged with stealing more than $1.5 million in taxpayer money. Pol issues refund for improper tax breaks. September 2013 After the BGA and CBS2 inquired about the politiciannephew of former Mayor Richard Daley receiving more property tax breaks than he was legally entitled to, he refunded nearly $12,000. 9 Better Governmen t Association 2013 Ann ual R eport After years of false starts and heated debate, state lawmakers approved a major public pension reform law that includes significant improvements advocated by the BGA’s policy team. They include: elimination of pension benefits to those who work for quasi-governmental bodies that don’t serve a government function; increased reporting and elimination of pension credit for unused sick time; and capping pension payouts at $110,000. BGA by the Numbers 75 concrete reforms Rescuing Illinois Investigations Breathing Fire. February 2013 Hiding in Plain Sight: Local Cops When Wal-Mart Comes Calling. The Cook County treasurer helps property owners understand how they’re getting burned by government bloat and soaring taxes. Use ‘Stop-and-Frisk’. August 2013 December 2013 More than ever, the local cop, firefighter or emergency responder may not be from the neighborhood. Gov. Quinn Chops Away At Bloated Why Public Safety Mergers Are State Panels. March 2013 Inevitable. September 2013 Quinn issues an Executive Order to cut 75 redundant and expensive boards and commissions. BGA finds cross-border consolidation of police, fire and emergency services is the next major step for cash-strapped municipalities. Government leaders of an affluent Chicago suburb were forced to referee a nasty fight between its residents and a famous Big Box retailer. That battle is over but the store war may only be starting, a BGA Rescuing Illinois report reveals. While Systems Go Bust, Public Pension Elites Profit. March 2013 Track Record. November 2013 BGA’s new government retiree database of 400,000 reveals those getting big money. A top investment adviser to the CTA pension fund is facing troubling accusations, and an SEC probe, for out-of-state business dealings. Senate Undercuts Governor’s ‘Over-reach’. June 2013 Gray Area. November 2013 Pat Quinn’s effort to streamline state “boards” and “commissions” is blocked by senators, who contend he doesn’t have authority to do away with select government panels. Gray & Co., the main adviser to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s billion-dollar pension fund, is under SEC investigation. Should Chicago taxpayers be worried? 10 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report Government Surplus. December 2013 A BGA Rescuing Illinois investigation explores the glut of closed public facilities and why they are becoming a strain on communities statewide. BGA Wins journalism Awards Maywood Confidential ‘Rescuing Illinois’ Series Protect and Served? BGA Investigations Editor Robert Herguth and FOX 32 News’ Investigative Reporter Dane Placko won two awards for “Maywood Confidential”, a joint investigation into the “cold case” killing of a Maywood police officer and subsequent fumbling of that homicide investigation by the suburb’s leaders and law enforcement officials. BGA Director of Investigations and Programming Robert Reed, Senior Investigator Andrew Schroedter, Senior Investigator Patrick Rehkamp, and BGA contributors Brett Chase and Barbara Rose won for the “Rescuing Illinois” series, an in-depth look at the State of Illinois’ financial turmoil, public pension woes and the systemic government breakdowns that hurt taxpayers and the public. A February investigation by the BGA’s Patrick Rehkamp and NBC 5 found police union contracts in Illinois routinely allow officers to come to work with alcohol in their systems. The story (which prompted a follow-up investigation on firefighters with similar union clauses) led Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to propose a change in state law. Peter Lisagor Award, Chicago Headline Club: In-Depth News Story or Series: Television Chicago/Midwest Emmy Award, Peter Lisagor Award, Chicago Headline Club: Business Peter Lisagor Award, Reporting: Online Chicago Headline Club: Investigative Reporting: Television Peter Lisagor Award, Chicago Headline Club: In-Depth Herman Kogan Media Award, Reporting, Non-Daily Publication: Chicago Bar Association Specialty/Trade 11 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report Hard News “There is no shortage of raw material. Not in a city that has seen more than 30 aldermen go to jail in the last 40 years. Not to mention the state in which four recent governors, including the most recent one, have gone to prison … But as all of you know far too well, corruption is no joke, not in Chicago.” — C­hris Bury, formerly of ABC News and “Nightline”at Investigative Awards policy The BGA’s Policy Unit works to protect and strengthen open government in Illinois and to propose policy solutions to prevent corruption, inefficiency and waste in government while advocating for more open, transparent and accountable government. 13 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report BGA by the Numbers $50 million taxpayer savings POLICY UNIT The BGA celebrated a major achievement in 2013 when Governor Pat Quinn signed a landmark bill that was backed by the BGA’s policy team, lawmakers and criminal justice advocates. The new law is expected to reduce the number of wrongful convictions by requiring electronic recording of interrogations for eight additional felonies. Before this bill, recordings were limited to homicide interrogations. The new law stems from the BGA’s June 2011 wrongful convictions investigation, in partnership with the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University School of Law. In addition, the policy team launched a recurring feature on its online policy page and in the press highlighting examples of good governance called the “Good Government Spotlight”. The feature began with an in-depth profile of University of Illinois Board Chairman Christopher Kennedy and went on to feature other public servants and agencies. The “Good Government Spotlight” stories focus on government employees, programs, agencies and organizations that reflect the BGA’s core values of government transparency, accountability, efficiency and fair play for taxpayers and the community. In 2013, the policy team also produced the groundbreaking BGA-Alper Services Integrity Index, a comprehensive report that analyzes laws from all 50 states in four key categories: Open Meetings, Freedom of Information, Whistleblower Protection and Conflict of Interest. It found that such laws were woefully inadequate throughout the country. The Integrity Index has received ongoing national media coverage and is the subject of positive editorials and commentaries throughout the country. In 2013, the policy team continued to focus on a number of other areas including the smart streamlining of townships, dissolving unnecessary boards and commissions and discontinuing out-of-date units of government. Illinois has nearly 7,000 stand-alone government entities, more than any other state. The BGA policy team continues to fend off attacks on transparency laws and the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. In addition, the policy unit hosted many BGA Idea Forums throughout the year. Hundreds of people attended these free, educational events, where current, noteworthy topics are discussed by a diverse panel of experts. 14 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report CIVIC ENGAGEMENT The BGA’s Civic Engagement programs are designed to build a dynamic, well-informed, empowered citizenry that advocates for honest, transparent and efficient democratic government. 15 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report BGA by the Numbers 10K citizens engaged CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Citizen Watchdog Training Watchdogs of Education Foia clinics March January September Lakeview, Chicago Near South Side June (with Catalyst magazine) at DePaul University College of Law Bridgeport, Chicago February October Kenwood Orland Park (with News Literacy Project) November February Rockford Edgewater (with Catalyst magazine) May Pilsen (with News Literacy Project) 16 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report idea Forums September TIFs in an Era of School Budget Cuts SPOTLIGHT ON springfield In 2013, the BGA began expanding its presence in Springfield. Half of the state’s spending decisions, roughly $50 billion, are made in the state capitol. If the BGA is going to keep an eye on how public officials spend our tax dollars, it needs to be Springfield— not watching from 200 miles away. 17 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report Shining a Light on Springfield BGA by the Numbers 50 states measure in BGA-Alper integrity index SPOTLIGHT ON SPRINGFIELD Shining a light on Springfield In 2013 the BGA began an expansion downstate, with a specific focus on Springfield. Why Springfield? Almost 100 billion tax dollars flow through all levels of government in Illinois every year. Half of those spending decisions are made in one building in Springfield - the Capitol. That’s roughly $50 billion in decision-making 200 miles away from the BGA and the state’s most influential media outlets. If the BGA is going to keep an eye on how public officials spend our tax dollars in Illinois, we need to be in Springfield—not watching from 200 miles away. In the past year, the BGA hired a full-time investigator with a focus on Springfield, and two parttime consultants for lobbying and external relations in the state capitol and beyond. Andy Shaw has a regular column appearing in the State Journal-Register. There’s much more planned for Springfield in 2014. 18 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report “There’s a vast appreciation for investigative reporting here, for the stories that expose corruption, waste, dysfunction by those in power. I give an enormous amount of credit to the work of the BGA for helping all of us in this business to keep the focus on our commitment as journalists to hold our institutions of power and governance accountable and to provide a voice to the voiceless.” –– Lester Holt, NBC News at the Annual Luncheon BGA EVENTS The BGA hosts three fundraising events a year. In the spring we honor the best investigative government reporting in the Midwest with The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting. The BGA’s Young Professionals Board hosts a summer comedy event. Each fall we celebrate the BGA’s progress with a luncheon for more than 1,000 people. 20 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report BGA by the Numbers 90TH ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON 3 More than 1,000 BGA supporters joined us for our 90th Anniversary Luncheon. The theme “90 Years in 90 Minutes: BGA By the Numbers” highlighted our top accomplishments and reflected on nearly a century of good government work. The event honored the continued contributions and support of Richard H. Driehaus, The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. Former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Patrick Fitzgerald discussed the importance of an engaged citizenry, and the crowd enjoyed a keynote address from NBC News’ Lester Holt. Good Government Spotlight stories 90th Anniversary Luncheon, November 7, 2013, Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Chicago 21 Better Governmen t Association 2013 Annual Report BGA by the Numbers 5 databases made public at bettergov.org Driehaus foundation awards for investigative reporting The 2013 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting came with quite a surprise: Driehaus more than tripled the cash awards to the winners. The first, second and third place winners had been sharing $5,000 in cash awards, but that was increased to a total of $18,000. First place winners took home $10,000, second place received $5,000, and third place won $3,000. BGA President & CEO Andy Shaw added that “investigations are the core of the BGA’s watchdog program, and we deeply appreciate Richard’s commitment to the journalists and watchdogs who shine a light on government and hold public officials accountable.” The BGA was honored to have former ABC News correspondent Chris Bury speak about the importance of this work in a democracy. At the event the BGA honored the Award winners along with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and lawyers Matthew Topic and Daniel Lombard for outstanding pro bono service. First Place Award Second Place Award Third Place Award Honorable mention Crime Data Hidden suffering, Hidden Hunting Land Side Effects Investigation hidden death Raquel Rutledge, John Fauber, Ellen Gabler, John Diedrich and Beth Hundsdorfer and Allan James Vestal and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Ben Poston, George Pawlaczyk, Emily Yount, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Belleville News-Democrat Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 22 Better Gover n me n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual R eport BGA by the Numbers 9 Young Professionals Board Summer Comedy Event Second Annual CORRUPTION IS NOT FUNNY Comedy Event: Government corruption isn’t funny, but sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying. July 22, 2013, UP Comedy Club, Chicago The BGA’s Young Professional Board organized another fun summer event with a showing of The Best of The Second City LIVE. More than 300 people packed the house for this sold-out event. journalism awards 23 Better Governmen t Association 2013 Annual Report “The BGA is the link between those who want to affect government and the government itself. There’s nothing like it anywhere else in the country.” -— Scott Pelley, CBS News at 2012 Annual Luncheon 1946-2013 In Memoriam The Better Government Association mourns the March 2013 passing of H. Roderic Heard, BGA board chairman who was also a partner in the Chicago office of law firm Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Rod was a BGA board member for more than 20 years. He is remembered by friends and colleagues as a true gentleman, an honorable attorney and a beloved and trusted friend. “Rod was a great leader,” said Andy Shaw, president and CEO of the BGA. “His insight and intelligence were exceeded only by his integrity and desire to fulfill the BGA’s mission to make government more open, honest and fair. He was a pleasure to work and spend time with, often taking our staff out for dinners, or offering encouragement in emails, just to show how much he appreciated their efforts.” 25 Better Governmen t Association 2013 Annual Report BGA by the Numbers Financials 90 years shining a light on government Income: $2.9 million Foundations 38% Events 34% Major Donors 25% Individual Members & Donors 2% Corporations 1% Expenses: $2.8 million Investigations 49% Development 15% Administration 12% Policy 11% Communications & Media 10% Civic Engagement 3% 26 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report Staff and Interns 2013 Staff 2013 interns Andy Shaw Meaghan Archer President & CEO Matthew Bennett Robert Reed Director of Programming & Investigations Amanda Bonafiglia Jordan Berger Katie Cliff Zachary Debiasi Mary Frances O’Connor Clark Edwards Director of Development and Mariah Evely External Relations Elizabeth Garabedian Ernest Crowder Katie Drews Hilary Fosdal Alexandra Gilewicz Crystin Immel Samantha Lee Caterina Merenda Kathleen Tite Venita Griffin Robert Herguth Caitlin Kearney Alden Loury Patrick McCraney Emily Miller Patrick Rehkamp Andrew Schroedter Stephanie Hardiman Simon Kaitlyn Schauer 27 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report Board of Directors 2013 Board of Directors Jack Modzelewski 2013 Civic Leadership Committee H. Roderic Heard James Newcomb E. David Coolidge III Chair Rachel Niewoehner Melvin Katten Lawrence Oliver Co-Chairs Margaret Daley Hill Hammock Co-Chairs José Padilla Ram Padmanabhan Cheryl Pearson-McNeil Tamara Askew Miles Ripley Francis Beidler III Heidi Rudolph Eric Berlin Mark E. Rust Dennis B. Black G. Scott Solomon Robert Carson Juliet Sorensen Patrick Collins Robin Steans Pedro DeJesus Kristofer Swanson Samuel Fifer Graham Grady 2013 Life Trustees Board Jan Grayson Howard Alper Fran Grossman Seymour A. Cohen Joseph Hasson Granger Cook, Jr. Ted Hawkins E. David Coolidge III Scott Hodes William Donnell David Hoffman Melvin Katten Jenny Johnson Jonathan Kovler Carroll Joynes James Ratcliffe Gary Kleinrichert David Kohn Ludwig Kolman Robert Levin Christina Martini Rosemary Matzl Steve Miller 28 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report Dr. Byron Brazier Maree G. Bullock John A. Canning, Jr. Lester Crown John A. Edwardson Ron Gidwitz Christie Hefner David Herro Michael Keiser Chris Kennedy Paul Levy William Lowry Joe Mansueto James Perry J.B. Pritzker John Rogers Arabel Alva Rosales Brenda Russell Harry J. Seigle Phyllis Tabachnick Laura Washington Board of Directors 2013 Young Professionals Board Dan Lombard David Almeida Matt Luzadder Brooke Anderson Emily Melvin Karl Barnickol Kristin Munsch John Paul Benitez Nicole Nocera Ana Bugan Lauren Norris Jennifer Bushaw Clark Passino Amber Buycks Kyle Petersen Benjamin Cleveland Sarah Pierce David Cole, III Monica Pinciak-Madden David Curkovic Mack Reed Andrew John Dixon Philip Riley Yeny Estrada Cuyler Robinson Jeff Golden Jamiko Rose Ariella Omholt Guardi Carrie Ruzicka Dave Hall Jack Schwager Charles Harris Mike St. Martin Ryan Holst Michelle Taylon Benn Hulse Matthew Topic Kathy Josephson Jeremy Unruh Justin Kay Carrie Vos Nathan T. Kipp Bradley West Jade Lambert Zachary Ziliak Gina LaMonica 29 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report Donors Pro Bono Donors PERT Foundation Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & americaneagle.com Robert & Phyllis Jaffee Family Scott LLP Dentons Foundation Bensinger, DuPont & Associates Duff & Phelps Robert J. Peele Trust BMO Harris Bank Greenberg Traurig LLP Sacks Family Foundation Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. Kirkland & Ellis LLP Samuel M. and Ann S. Mencoff CBS 2 Chicago Navigant Foundation CDW Seigle Family Foundation Chicago magazine Foundations The Field Foundation of Illinois Comcast Alfredo and Ada Capitanini The John R. Houlsby Foundation Crain’s Chicago Business Foundation The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Crown Imports LLC Alphawood Foundation The Louise H. Landau Foundation CSX Corporation Inc. Arie and Ida Crown Memorial The MacDougal Family Foundation Dentons US LLP Carol Lavin Bernick Family Foundation The McCormick Foundation DePaul University DRW Trading Group Foundation The Richard H. Driehaus Charitable DLA Piper LLP (US) Edward and Rose Donnell Foundation Lead Trust Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Francis Beidler Foundation The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Duff & Phelps Francis Beidler III and The Robert Thomas Bobins Exelon Corporation Prudence R. Beidler Foundation Foundation EY Fred J. Brunner Foundation Tom and Diana Riekse Charitable FleishmanHillard Hodes Family Foundation Fund Flying Food Group, LLC Illinois Tool Works Foundation United Conveyor Foundation Forman Perry Watkins Kruz & Tardy LLP Franczek Radelet P.C. J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation Corporations And Law Firms FTI Consulting Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation ABC 7 Chicago Goldberg Kohn Ltd. Kirkland & Ellis Foundation Alper Services, LLC Gould & Ratner LLP Kovler Family Foundation Aon Graycor McShane Family Foundation Ariel Investments, LLC Greater Chicago Chapter Association Mr. and Mrs. Michael Keiser Donor ASGK Public Strategies, LLC of Certified Fraud Examiners Advised Fund Barnes & Thornburg LLP Grisko Naomi & Clifford Moos Foundation 30 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report Hill+Knowlton Strategies Donors Hillard Heintze, LLC Second Baptist Church Howard Alper Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Shefsky & Froelich Ltd. Jenny Ames Holland & Knight LLP Sidley Austin LLP Jill Anderson Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & William Andrews Italian Village Restaurants Flom LLP Bruce Appleby Jenner & Block Steptoe & Johnson LLP William Armstrong Jones Day Tampico Beverages, Inc. Robert P. Arthur Kelley Drye & Warren LLP The Alford Group David Askew Kirkland & Ellis LLP The Boeing Company Charitable Trust Tamara Askew Kopon Airdo, LLC The Inland Real Estate Group of Patricia Atkins KPMG LLP Companies, Inc. Barbara Auerbach Kroll The John Marshall Law School Cameron S. Avery Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. The PrivateBank Ed Bachrach Liberty Property Management Union League Club of Chicago Rebecca Bacon Company Varga Berger Ledsky Hayes & Casey Barbara Badger and Robert Kudder Marc Realty LLC Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Mitchell Baker Mayer Brown LLP WBBM Newsradio 780 & 105.9 FM Elizabeth Ballis McGuireWoods LLP William Blair & Company Marcia Balonick Mesirow Financial David Bambic Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Individual Donors Lou Bank Miller Shakman & Beem LLP Steve Abbey Betty K. Barnett Motorola Solutions, Inc. Terri Abruzzo Patrick Barrett Navigant Kristin Ackerman Bruce Barron NBC 5 Chicago Sergio Acosta Robert Bartell Nielsen Paul Adams Jane Barton Northern Trust Robert Adams Sheldon Baskin Perkins Coie LLP Jeannie Affelder Laura Battigelli Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants Patrick Agnew Frank L. Bauer PwC Forensic Services Ozlem Akcakoca Robert H. Baum Robert Half Legal Mark Albers Christina Bavery Sanchez Daniels & Hoffman LLP Thomas D. Allen Diane and Ron Bazan 31 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report Donors David Beeman Robert B. Bothermel Stephen C. Carlson Thomas W. Begg, Jr. Laura Botwinick Gary Carr Francis Beidler III H. Woods Bowman Robert Carson Norman J. Beles Maggie Bowman Dolores Caruso Brandon Bell Tommy Brewer Anthony A. Casaccio Brian Bell Diana Brockway Daniel Casey and Dolores Connolly Clark Bell Graham K. Bromley Erik Cempel Steve Bell Samantha Bronner Samuel Chacko Alicia Berg Wesley Broquard Joyce Chan Brian Berg Jeff Brown Mike Charewicz Eric Berlin William Brown Brett Chase Rudolph W. Bernath Eugene Broyls Russell Chibe Harold Bernay Alexandra Buck Thomas Chomicz Ira and Susan Bernstein James Buik Jean Churchman Max Bever Maree G. Bullock Sue Cicero Kyle Bieneman Susan Burkhardt Nessim Cicurel Scott Birmingham Robert Burns Thom Clark Dennis Black Edward Bury Gregory Clements Robert Black Ed Butt Seymour A. Cohen Philip Blackwell Amber Buycks Rosemary and Dennis Colbert Leslie Blau Robert J. Calvin Timothy Collins Phillip D. and Judith S Block Kyle Campbell Joan Colmar Stanley Block Paul Campbell David Colton Stephen and Nancy Bloom Rose Campbell Thomas Conrardy Janet Bluhm Thomas Campbell E. David Coolidge III Mary Alyce Blum Alberto Campos Leslie Corbett Chenoweth Kathleen Boege Jack Cannata Terri Cornelius Kenneth Bond John A. Canning, Jr. John Corvino Greg Borowski Cary Cannova Joseph Cosenza Adam Borrelli Joe Cantele David Cotton Bruce Boruszak Ray Capitanini Ashley Craig 32 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report Donors Christopher Cronin Thomas Dorris Paul J. Finnegan Lester Crown Madeleine Doubek Irene Fiorentinos Lynn Cutler Paul Drugan Richard Fitzgerald Alan Czarnik Henrietta DuBois Susan Fitzpatrick Deb Dahlen Zelechowski Alice DuBose Kathy P. Fox Margaret Daley Patricia Ducanto Ann Marie Frank Lindsey Dates Janet and Craig Duchossois Mark Frank David Dault Constance Dunn Albert Friedman Donna Gates and David Rees Sherrin Dunns Greg Friedman Ken Davidman Mary Eads Ron Friedman Jacki Davidoff Stephen Eastwood Roger and Madelon Fross Bruce and Laurie Davidson Sarah Eberhard Mike Fuhrmann Ken Davis Sarah Ebner Aviva Futorian Patricia Davoren Diane Edmundson Leonard A. Gail and Robin M. Steans Denise DeClue John A. Edwardson Ashley Gallegos Thomas DeHahn Christina Egan Haig Garabedian Robert Deignan Budd Eichner Judie Garcia Bernard Del Giorno John Eisel Susan Garrett Patrick DeLacey Gary Elden and Phyllis Mandler Sandra Gates Maria Demopoulos Allen Eliot Rosemaria Genova Becky DeVries Perez Elizabeth Alan George Andrew John Dixon Harriet Wilson Ellis Tom and Diane Geraghty John Doerrer Julie Emms Gerri Gerard Michael and Diane Dolesh Deborah and David Epstein Bernard and Karen Gibbons Marshall Dolnick Mark Erickson Ronald J. Gidwitz John Donahue Judy Erwin Allen Giedraitis William Donnell Rosa Escareno Adam Gilgis James Donnelley Mark Faasse Dennis Gillig Herb and Carolyn Donow Terry Yale Feiertag Janice Gintzler Ron Dorfman Stanley Ferguson Lisa Glantz Matthew Dornauer Samuel Fifer Ari F. Glass 33 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report Donors Therese Glatzhofer Melvin Guthrie Adam Hollander Adam Glazer Ann Gutierrez Ryan Holst Charles Gleffe Ethan Hafner James Horvath Laurie Glenn Jon Hagstrom Matt Houlihan David Glockner Donald Hahn William Houston Lynne Glovka Mark Hallett William Howard Thomas Godfrey Hill Hammock Laurie Howick Jack Goggin Howard Handler Karin Hribar Arthur and Jacqueline Goldberg Albert and Chris Hanna Meladee Hughes Stephen Goldberg Lowell Harp Patricia J. Hurley Howard and Enid Golden Peter Harris Jacob Hutchins Jeff Golden Paul Hauser Bruce Iglauer Thomas Golden Harriet Hausman Jackie Intres David Golder Christopher Hayes Brian Israel Shirlee Goldman-Herzog Dennis and Elizabeth Hebson Elissa Issacs Rachel Goodstein Richard Heise Patrick Izzo Jim Gordon Bob and Janet Helman Peter Jacobs Kenneth Gorenberg Lawrence Henderson Tom Jacobs Jonathan Graber Gwen Henry Diane Jacobson Graham C. Grady Scott Hensley Harry Jaffe John Grady William Herr John S. Jaidinger Marilynn and Ronald Grais David G. Herro Martha Jantho Robert T. Grand Joel Herter Bethany Jayer Thomas and Ann Grant David Hiller Eric Johnson Jeff Gray Melissa Hilton Jenny Johnson Jan Grayson Jay Hinshaw Leroy Johnson John Greene Richard and Joyce Hirsch Steve Johnson Beverly Greenman Robert Hirsch James Jones Anne and Kenneth Griffin David Hodapp Margaret Jones David Grossman Scott Hodes Sandra Jones Fran Grossman Mark and Jaclyn Hoffman Suzanne Jones 34 Better Govern men t Association 2013 Annual Report Donors Thomas Jones Electra Kontalonis Heidi Lawton Juanita Jordan John and Marti Kopczyk Brittany Leach Daniel Carroll Joynes and Abby O’Neil Stacia L. Kopplin and Jonathan Ledsky Tim Kaczmarek Thomas R. Mitchell Moses Lee Robert Kallen ThomaS Korzeniowski William Lee Arthur Kane Jason Koziara Nancy Leitschuh Jim Kanichirayil Christopher Kraj Mark Leverone Brian and Tripti Kasal Todd Kraus Mark Levey Gary Kass Allen Kravis Daniel Levin Anastasia Katina Jeannette Kravitz Joel Levin Melvin Katten Robert D. Kreisman Marc Levin John Kayser William Kresse Norman G. Levin Glenn Keefer Jonathan Krit Robert and Linda Levin Donald Kempf John Krupka Paul Levy Jeffrey Kendzierski Sean Kruskol Roland and Sandy Ley Joel Kennedy Linda Kuczka Thomas Lia Karen Kennedy George Kwak Jack and Marilyn Lieberman Helen Kessler Pasquale Labriola Robert B. Lifton Chris Kielch Leon LaJeunesse Allan Lindrup Thad and Colleen Kielch Brannon Lambert Rhita Lippitz Ruth Eumey Kim Regina LaMonica Jean Liu Joseph Kinsella Jr Peter Landau Susanne Lodgen Edward Kita Sheldon Landy Dirk and Cathy Lohan Frederic R. Klein Marc J. Lane Joseph Lombardo Gary Kleinrichert Arden Lang Robert Long Sue Klinkhamer LuAnn Lanke Henry Lorsch Robert S. Klonowski Victor LaPorte William Lowry Jean Klotter Andy Lappin Rodney Lubeznik David Kohn Norman Lathrop George Luscombe Martin Koldyke William Lawlor Carlene Lutz Ludwig E. Kolman Kent Lawrence Keith Lutz 35 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report Donors Matt Luzadder John and Ann McDermott Margaret Moses Catherine L. Lynch William McErlean Grove Mower James W. Mabie Rhonda McFarland William Muenster James Macchiaroli Moira McGovern Thomas Mullarkey David Macknin Joseph W. McHale Virginia Mullin David Macknin Richard and Florine McKay Robert Munson Dean Maggos Lester McKeever David M. Murdoch John Mahaffey Susan McKeever Patrick Murphy David Maine Kathleen McKenna-Cooper John and Joan Myers Donna Makowski Dean Mefford Arden Nagler Steven Mandell Robert Mehl Orayb Najjar Susan Manos Richard and Barbara Melcher David Nalezny Gina Manrique David Melton Stephen Nechtow Joe Mansueto Author Mertes Bruce Nesbitt Sharon Marcisz Paul Mesnick Charlotte Newberger Kimberly Marinaro Venice Meyer James Newcomb Robert Marjan Dan Miller Rachel Niewoehner Susan Marr Diane Miller Seymour Nordenberg Mary A. Martin Janice Miller Gregory Nussbaum Richard and Roslyn Mateles Mark Miller John Nylen Roberta S. Matlin Ronald Miller Donald F. O’Brien Rosemary E. Matzl Steven Miller Mary Frances O’Connor David May William Mitchell Patrick O’Connor Ronald May Lawrence Mollo Gregory O’Leary Robert Mayer Michael Monico Pat and Jean O’Malley Glenn Mazade James Montana Mary O’Neil Myrna and Ed Mazur Laura Moran William O’Neill David and Wendy McArtin Irene Moreau Betty O’Toole Michael McCluggage Suzanne Morgan Lawrence Oliver James and Jean McClung Robert Morris Michael O. Oliver Craig McCrohon Corinne Morrissey Ariella Omholt 36 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report Donors Benjamin Orzeske Charles Puskaric Patricia Rochelle Tim Oshaughnessy Paul Rafferty Janice Rodgers Judith M. Ovnik John and Mary Raitt Royal and Johnathan Rodgers José Padilla Tom and Susan Rakow Michael Rohrbeck Philip Palmer Carisse Ramos Herbert Root Richard Palmer Steven Rasher Don Rose Beverley Paonessa Richard Raskin Howie Rosenstein John and Carolyn Nooner Parmer James and Hildegund Ratcliffe Robert Roth Gilda Parrella John Rau Seymour Rothstein Wayne Parthun Spencer Raymond Jade Lambert Routson Barbara Pasquinelli Jeanne Reader Susan B. Rubnitz Steve Patterson Mark W. Reardon Heidi Rudolph Mike Pavilon Shirley Redmond Martin Runkle Anthony J. Peraica Robert and Janet Reed Brenton H. Rupple, Jr. Kenneth Perkins Douglas Regan Brenda Russell Stephanie Petersmarck Gene Reineke Mark Rust Alan Peterson David Reisinger Margo Ryerson Ronald Picur Allie Remak Jo-An Sabonjian Scott Pilafas Andrew Remak Nathaniel Sack Ryan C. Pisarik Art Rendak Bruce Sagan Philip Pogue Marion Resha Wyman D. Milton Salzer Stanley Pollock Karin M. Rettger Manuel Sanchez Alicia Pond Joseph P. Reynolds Bernard Schiffer Marie Poppy Tobin Richter Jim Schlusemann Charlene Posner Danielle Riley Jack Schmetterer Kathy Posner Philip Riley Kim Schmidt Deborah Post John Rimmel Arthur Schneider Jeffrey Price WIlliam Riordan Steven Schneider Richard Prins Chris Robinson Herbert Schneiderman Joshua Prober Cuyler Robinson R.E. Scholly Stanley Pruss Joseph Robinson Sarah Schrup 37 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report Donors Chris Schuba Dina Smeltz David A. Stumpf Jack Schwager Clint Smith Richard Sugar Sheldon Schwartz Samantha Smith James Sulkowski Peggy Seeley William So Kathy Svanascini Harry and Susan Seigle Juliet Sorensen Kristofer Swanson Melissa Seil Glen Spachman Seena Swibel Robin P. Selati Ray Spangler Stuart Swibel David Selmer Natalie Spears Arvin Talwar Charles Sennet Darlene and Charles Spohrer Kelly Tarrant Joan and James Shapiro Mary Ann Squeo Jim Terman Kate Shaw Thomas Staab Robert S. Terracina Mary Shaw Julie Stagliano Thomas Terry John M. Sheahin Bradford Stanley Greg Thompson Kay Shelton Frederick Stanton M. Trees Ben and Ann Marie Shepherd Terrance Stanton Thomas and Merle Tresser Michael Sheridan Harrison and Lois Steans Caryn Trombino Laura Shimkus Richard Steele Rick Tulsky Sam Sianis Janet Steffen Sue Ulman Naved Siddique Allison Stegich Edward Umbenhower Michael Silverman Nikki and Fredric Stein Vivian Vahlberg Joel Simmons Scott Stein Cynthia Vahlkamp Julie and Brian Simmons Louis and Rhona Stern Baltazar Vallenilla Edwin Simon Mona Stern Anton Valukas Michael Simon Peter and Anne Stern and Kimball Craig Varga Greg Simoncini John Stevens Aaron Vaughn Dick Simpson Jay Stewart Jon Vegosen Donald Simpson Robert and Molly Stine Thomas Vicek Raymond and Vicki Sims Darin Stoneking Linda Vincent Linda Sizemore Robert Stracks William Vincent Mark Skertic Mike Stubbs Carrie Vos David J. Slate Jeremy Stump Linda Waggoner 38 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report Donors Arlene Wagner Ann Wolff Aaron Walls Mary Wonderlick Jenna Walls Renee Woods Willa Warr Geri Wrezel Laura Washington Charles Wurtzebach Shannon Waterfield Jean Wypychowski Keith Watson Cheryl Yakey-Fogle John Watt III Richard Yant Steven Weberski Leah Yarrow Marcus and Anne Wedner Roberta Zabel Anna Weed Robert and Barbara Zaniolo Ellen Wehrle Jose A. Zayas Sheila Weinberg Leigh Zeising Larry Weiner Mark Ziegenhorn Linda Weinrib Lisa Zirpolo Jonathan Weintraub Robert Zofkie Robert Weissbourd Marvin Zonis and Lucy Salenger Kimyada Wellington Michael Zuckerman Mary Welter Jeff Zupan Chuck and Lynn Werner Ken Zurek John Werner Anonymous (13) Paul Wheeler Cara White James Whitehead and Marilyn Mead Bruce Wilkens Jenny Willcox Bruce and Alice Williamson William Wilson Robert Windon Randall F. Witter Fanus Woldegebriel 39 Better Gover nme n t A ss oci ation 2013 Annual Report