How Illinois lawmakers can hide ethics investigations from the public
How Illinois lawmakers can hide ethics investigations from the public
Releasing reports is often up to the small Legislative Ethics Commission. That needs to change.
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A way out: Bankruptcy authorization would give struggling Illinois municipalities options
Competitive elections raise voter participation, uncontested elections hinder democracy
To prevent political bribery in Illinois, change the House Rules
2019-2020 Illinois corruption tracker
Corruption costs Illinois taxpayers at least $550M per year
Aurora proposal aims to limit potential for mayoral conflict of interest
Aurora proposal aims to limit potential for mayoral conflict of interest
The measure would prohibit the mayor from holding outside employment.
Illinois lawmakers finally pass bill to end home equity theft
Illinois lawmakers finally pass bill to end home equity theft
The state finally passed legislation to comply with a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the government may not keep surplus equity when property is sold for unpaid taxes.
Illinois allows lawmaker conflicts of interest
Illinois allows lawmaker conflicts of interest
The indictment of state Rep. Carol Ammons is a reminder that Illinois still relies on the honor system in conflicts of interest.
Illinois lawmakers sandwich in less crucial bills
Illinois lawmakers sandwich in less crucial bills
Not all of the nearly 3,100 bills introduced this year in Springfield aim at top voter concerns.
Matt Paprocki: The Declaration of Independence, and a question for all of us
Matt Paprocki: The Declaration of Independence, and a question for all of us
The document reflects a sacrifice that its 56 signers chose to make.
Dozens of amendments hit lawmakers in last days of session
Dozens of amendments hit lawmakers in last days of session
Illinois lawmakers got many amendments at the end of the legislative session.
America 250: Illinoisans show the promise of liberty
America 250: Illinoisans show the promise of liberty
State leaders can take the lead of businesses and residents and work to lessen the burden of corruption and high taxes.
Illinois’ financial transparency ranks among worst in the nation
Illinois’ financial transparency ranks among worst in the nation
The state ranked 46th in a recent report, getting only 51 out of 100 points.
Over 40% of Illinois bills passed in last week of session
Over 40% of Illinois bills passed in last week of session
Giving Illinoisans a sense of déjà vu, the Illinois General Assembly raced the clock to pass legislation toward the final day of session — or in some cases just after the deadline.
Pritzker gets his school cell phone ban bill despite CTU opposition
Pritzker gets his school cell phone ban bill despite CTU opposition
The issue was a priority for the governor. Here’s what you need to know.
5 new laws starting on or after July 1
5 new laws starting on or after July 1
A list of laws Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed over a year ago take effect this year. Here’s what you need to know.