Transparency in Suburban Government

 CAC is proud to partner with Medill Watchdog.  Both organizations value training the next generation of community lawyers and investigative reporters and the collaborative process.

At CAC, we help concerned citizens address local public policy issues.  Often times, the issues brought to our office by concerned citizens are cutting edge issues that have a regional or statewide impact.  Part of our mission is making our government institutions more accountable, transparency, and accessible, combined with strengthening citizens' knowledge base, skills, and confidence to participate in the democratic process.

CAC's collaboration with Medill Watchdog provides an opportunity for student investigative journalists to make FOIA requests, interview members of the community on their issue, interview public officials, and more. 

Resulting from our collaboration are the articles  No Sunshine in the Forest and Trouble on the Board