Corruption Watch: January 2015
Corruption Watch: January 2015
The start of a new year always comes with resolutions for improvement, but only time will tell if they translate into effective action.
Tribune investigation exposes Emanuel patronage politics
Tribune investigation exposes Emanuel patronage politics
Research found more than half of the mayor’s top 100 donors benefitted from city government, “receiving contracts, zoning changes, business permits, pension work, board appointments, regulatory help or some other tangible benefit.”
State of the State BINGO!
State of the State BINGO!
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State of the state: 10 facts you need to know about transparency in a state famous for corruption
State of the state: 10 facts you need to know about transparency in a state famous for corruption
The state that gave rise to Rod Blagojevich, Jesse Jackson Jr. and Rita Crundwell still hasn’t learned its lesson.
New rules for IL General Assembly display politics as usual
New rules for IL General Assembly display politics as usual
Among the changes is a new posting requirement that provides only a one-hour notice before a committee hearing, diminishing transparency and accountability.
Wayne County superintendent solicits school vendors for political contributions
Wayne County superintendent solicits school vendors for political contributions
Mitchell’s email documents his efforts to political fundraise off of vendors who have done business with his school district in the past.
College of DuPage president gets golden parachute in wake of scandals
College of DuPage president gets golden parachute in wake of scandals
College President Robert Breuder will receive a $762,868 severance.
Illinois law allows schools to demand students’ Facebook passwords
Illinois law allows schools to demand students’ Facebook passwords
Illinois schools can demand students’ social-media passwords under HB 4207.
Executive orders strike sharp contrast between Quinn and Rauner
Executive orders strike sharp contrast between Quinn and Rauner
Within hours of being sworn in as governor, Rauner offered a stark contrast by issuing a freeze on all non-essential spending, immediately followed by ethics and transparency executive orders aimed at deconstructing the disappointing status quo of Springfield politics.
Illinois Corruption Watch: December 2014
Illinois Corruption Watch: December 2014
The residential-center horror stories demonstrate that corruption in government often hurts the most vulnerable among us. It also shows that exposing those injustices can lead to change.
Rauner enacts transparency reforms by executive order
Rauner enacts transparency reforms by executive order
Executive order regarding posting of new hires signals possible shift in government transparency under new administration.
Quinn finds millions for dog parks, disc golf and bathhouses
Quinn finds millions for dog parks, disc golf and bathhouses
Gov. Pat Quinn doled out $24 million in taxpayer money during his last days in office.
Illinois’ 5 best new laws of 2015
Illinois’ 5 best new laws of 2015
Five reforms effective Jan. 1, 2015 will improve government transparency and protect individual rights:
Illinois Policy victories: 2014 in review
Illinois Policy victories: 2014 in review
Tax relief, worker freedom and a health-care win have set the stage for an Illinois comeback in years to come.