The Growing Demand for Government Apps

Chicago Tonight: Some $500 billion is spent each year by governmental entities on information technology. Now so-called “civic hackers” are taking the vast troves of data that cities like Chicago collect, and designing apps to make that data more useful to the public. From apps that track food poisoning to potholes to parking -- the city of Chicago is leading the way in the growing "govtech" sector. We find out more. Joining us are Steve Hendershot technology correspondent for Crain's Chicago Business, and John Slania, associate dean for the School of Communication at Loyola University Chicago and freelance investigator for the Better Government Association.

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