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The Better Government Association is a Chicago-based nonpartisan, nonprofit news operation that engages in investigative journalism on government throughout Illinois. Our organization is asking for consideration for the IRE FOI Award based on our commitment to public-sector transparency, which we pursue through news reporting, Freedom of Information submissions, litigation, media partnerships, policy initiatives and direct citizen engagement, among other avenues. After consulting the IRE office, we decided the best way to enter this category was to include basic information on the online submission form, and much more detailed information in a letter, which we are including as an attachment. We appreciate your consideration.