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Ald. Burke, Sen. Sandoval political crony guilty of lying about bribes

By Brad Weisenstein
04/13/2021
A longtime political operative for Chicago Ald. Ed Burke and the late state Sen. Martin Sandoval pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about bribes.

TAGS: bribery, corruption, Ed Burke, FBI: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Martin Sandoval

Two Illinois border states revoke governors’ mask mandates

By Laura Bianchi
04/08/2021
High courts in Wisconsin and Michigan have both ruled governors cannot repeatedly issue disaster declarations as a basis for mask mandates and other orders without legislative approval. A year into the pandemic, Illinois’ governor is still doing it.

TAGS: COVID-19, JB Pritzker, lockdown, Michigan, reopen, Wisconsin

Former state senator, ComEd lobbyist faces tax fraud indictment

By Patrick Andriesen
04/02/2021
A former Illinois state senator was charged with federal income tax crimes. Her Senate financial disclosure statement shows why they are known as ‘none’ sheets. Reforms are needed.

TAGS: Annazette Collins, bribery, ComEd, corruption, Mike Madigan, tax fraud

Political operative for Ald. Burke, Sen. Sandoval charged with lying to FBI

By Patrick Andriesen
04/01/2021
A longtime political operative for Chicago Ald. Ed Burke and the late state Sen. Martin Sandoval was charged with lying to the FBI about bribes.

TAGS: corruption, Ed Burke, FBI: Federal Bureau of Investigation, federal investigation, Martin Sandoval

Marijuana company investigated for pay to play? Hired Madigan cronies.

By Patrick Andriesen
04/01/2021
A Chicago-based marijuana company is facing a federal investigation into whether it bought influence to gain state licenses, sources told the Chicago Tribune. It hired four close associates of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.

TAGS: ComEd, corruption, federal investigation, marijuana, Mike Madigan

Bill would have stopped campaign fund use to settle sexual harassment suits

By Ann Miller
03/29/2021
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan spent nearly $900,000 in campaign funds to fight a sexual harassment lawsuit. A bill would stop lawmakers from using donations to settle harassment claims.

TAGS: bribery, corruption, ethics, Mike Madigan, sexual harrassment

What Kane County voters need to know to vote early or by mail before April 6

By Patrick Andriesen
03/25/2021
Kane County voters have calendar dates to watch if they are voting early or by mail ahead of the April 6 election. Here’s what they need to know.

TAGS: early voting, election, Kane County, vote-by-mail

What to know about voting early or by mail before April 6 in McHenry County

By Patrick Andriesen
03/25/2021
McHenry County voters have calendar dates to watch if they are voting early or by mail ahead of the April 6 election. Here’s what they need to know.

TAGS: early voting, election, McHenry County, vote-by-mail

What DuPage County voters need to know for early or mail-in voting before April 6

By Patrick Andriesen
03/22/2021
DuPage County voters have calendar dates to watch if they are voting early or by mail ahead of the April 6 election. Here’s what they need to know.

TAGS: DuPage County, early voting, election, vote-by-mail

What Lake County voters need to know to vote early or by mail before April 6

By Patrick Andriesen
03/22/2021
Lake County voters have calendar dates to watch if they are voting early or by mail ahead of the April 6 election. Here’s what they need to know.

TAGS: early voting, election, Lake County, vote-by-mail

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Good Government / Research Report

To prevent political bribery in Illinois, change the House Rules


Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s power over Illinois politics is more precarious than ever. A steady stream of federal investigations, wiretaps and raids of people close to him, a deferred prosecution agreement with Commonwealth Edison wherein the utility giant admitted to bribing the speaker, and a grand jury subpoena served to Madigan’s office have led...

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Brigette Barber

Good Government / Policy Point

Website posting requirements for local governments in Illinois

02/27/2014
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CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students

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05/02/2016

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