Pritzker’s financial disclosure less transparent than Trump’s
Pritzker’s financial disclosure less transparent than Trump’s
Rules are stricter for federal officials than for Illinois politicians.
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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
Pritzker signs law to remove chemicals from makeup, nail polish, hair dye, perfumes
Pritzker signs law to remove chemicals from makeup, nail polish, hair dye, perfumes
The sale of products containing certain ingredients already banned in the EU will be prohibited in Illinois beginning July 1, 2028.
Pritzker’s third-term bid for Illinois governor would be barred in 37 states
Pritzker’s third-term bid for Illinois governor would be barred in 37 states
Illinois has no term limits on governors or state lawmakers.
Thanks to gerrymandering, over 90% of recently passed bills in Illinois were sponsored by one party
Thanks to gerrymandering, over 90% of recently passed bills in Illinois were sponsored by one party
Partisan politics is a big player in the Illinois Capitol. The state needs real redistricting reform to increase competition, expand representation and strengthen accountability.
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.
Update: Pritzker signs bill to limit cell phone use in classrooms
Update: Pritzker signs bill to 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.
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.
Pritzker spends over $12 million on national politics
Pritzker spends over $12 million on national politics
The governor has financially supported political committees in Illinois and across the nation.
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.
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.