Illinois needs term limits
Illinois needs term limits
Illinois should adopt term limits for its elected officials to diminish the unchecked power of career politicians such as House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Rauner signs law axing golden parachutes at community colleges
Rauner signs law axing golden parachutes at community colleges
The new law ensures public oversight of lucrative contracts, such as the one granted to embattled College of DuPage President Robert Breuder.
Evanston Public Library second in Illinois to win Sunshine Award
Evanston Public Library second in Illinois to win Sunshine Award
The Evanston Public Libray is a fantastic example of a local-government body going above and beyond to promote online transparency for residents.
What happens when Illinois taxpayers refused to be ignored
What happens when Illinois taxpayers refused to be ignored
All is not lost in the Land of Lincoln.
Rauner signs law shining light on government golden parachutes
Rauner signs law shining light on government golden parachutes
The new law is designed to expose severance agreements like the one given to controversial College of DuPage President Robert Breuder.
Madigan and power
Madigan and power
In the history of the United States, no one has led a state legislative body longer than Mike Madigan.
Springfield’s panhandling prohibition struck down as violation of freedom of speech
Springfield’s panhandling prohibition struck down as violation of freedom of speech
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that Springfield’s ban on panhandling unconstitutionally discriminated against certain kinds of speech.
Attitude adjustment: Rauner signs bill axing pay raises for Illinois lawmakers
Attitude adjustment: Rauner signs bill axing pay raises for Illinois lawmakers
No budget, no raise.
Secret emails at University of Illinois show need for reformed FOIA requirements
Secret emails at University of Illinois show need for reformed FOIA requirements
Governments and government agencies should adopt policies that prohibit officials from using their personal email addresses to conduct government business.
Madigan manipulated ballot question to help re-elect Quinn
Madigan manipulated ballot question to help re-elect Quinn
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan admitted that he rigged a minimum-wage ballot question to boost former Gov. Pat Quinn’s re-election chances.
4 reforms to prevent abuse of discretion in child-welfare system
4 reforms to prevent abuse of discretion in child-welfare system
Child-welfare system reforms proposed in a new report from the Family Defense Center would prevent unjust findings of inadequate supervision.
New transparency law expands public access to counties’ budget proposals
New transparency law expands public access to counties’ budget proposals
HB 2474 mandates that certain counties publicize new budget proposals and improves taxpayers’ access to local budget information.
New Illinois law could make snow days a thing of the past
New Illinois law could make snow days a thing of the past
Online courses could keep students engaged in their current material even when schools are closed for inclement weather.
Madigan’s game of thrones
Madigan’s game of thrones
Speaker Madigan is playing a political game that focuses on maintaining his power at all costs.