BGA Citizen Watchdog Training Program BGA Citizen Watchdog Training Program . Please Note --> This is a Past Event!! . Date: 2/23/2011 Time: 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, IL 60431 Phone: 312-821-9026 Event Description: The Better Government Association's Citizen Watchdog Training Program is headed to Joliet this month. The BGA's volunteer Citizen Watchdog Training is a free program that empowers citizens to keep an eye on their government and report about what's going on in their local communities. In two training sessions you'll learn how to examine government and make sure it's operating in a way that's honest, transparent and efficient. Veteran journalists, investigators and legal professionals will lead sessions on: - Understanding Government - The Open Meetings Act - The Freedom of Information Act You'll also hear from local watchdogs making a difference in their communities. This month, national award-winning watchdog, Brian Costin, tells his story of exposing waste and creating more transparency in Schaumburg. He'll also share details of a Local Transparency Project and a 10-Point Transparency Checklist. Want to learn more? Hear from watchdogs themselves in this short video about Citizen Watchdog Training. Watch it here: http://www.bettergov.org/watchdog/about.aspx Space is limited, so reservations are required. Just email or call: Mary Frances O'Connor Better Government Association www.bettergov.org 223 West Jackson, Suite 620 Chicago, IL 60606 p) 312-821-9026 / f) 312-821-9038 Directions: Joliet Junior College, Room 2002 Need more information? If you need more information about this event, please complete the fields below: Your Email Address: Please enter email address Your Name: Question / Comment: For general inquiries email us at: info@chamber630.com REGISTER EVENT SPONSORS LINKS Event Location Map Current Weather SET A REMINDER Your Email Address Remind me 1 2 3 4 5 day(s) prior to the event date.