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.
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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
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.
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.
Vallas: Chicago should sue to overturn the parking meter deal
Vallas: Chicago should sue to overturn the parking meter deal
The city should aim to scrap or restructure the 2008 contract by arguing that it’s “manifestly against public policy.”
A review of Pritzker scandals
A review of Pritzker scandals
With Gov. J.B. Pritzker stepping further onto the national stage and priming for politics outside of Illinois, let’s not forget his scandalous past.
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.
U.S. Supreme Court decision puts brakes on Illinois redistricting amendment
U.S. Supreme Court decision puts brakes on Illinois redistricting amendment
Louisiana v. Callais prohibits using race to draw districts. That would make the proposed amendment unconstitutional.
Proposed amendment does nothing to curb gerrymandering in Illinois
Proposed amendment does nothing to curb gerrymandering in Illinois
If state House Democrats were serious about protecting our votes, they would require competitive elections and remove politicians from the process.
Illinois biometric data law a threat to businesses
Illinois biometric data law a threat to businesses
Despite reforms, litigation continues over the country’s toughest such law.
Bill would limit cell phone use in classrooms
Bill would limit cell phone use in classrooms
The measure would prohibit most student cell phone use in class. Illinois is one of only eight states with no state law governing cell phone use in schools.