Former Illinois lawmakers powered by energy interests

By Austin Berg

08/17/2017

No Americans trust their state government less than Illinoisans.

TAGS: corruption, Ed Burke, good government, lobbying, Mike Madigan

Mautino pleads the Fifth in campaign finance case

By Greg Bishop

04/20/2017

The gas the Mautino campaign claims to have purchased over 16 years would equate to more than 35,000 miles every year. The circumference of the earth is 24,901 miles.

TAGS: campaign finance, corruption, Frank Mautino, good government, transparency

2016 Corruption Watch: Chicago, East St. Louis take top corruption spots

By Mindy Ruckman

12/29/2016

This year was full of corruption and mismanagement from public officials, but four instances in particular stand out.

TAGS: Chicago, corruption, East St. Louis, good government

7 public officials arrested in Metro East area on corruption charges

By Mindy Ruckman

12/07/2016

Corruption from several public officials in Metro East underscores the need for more government transparency in the area.

TAGS: corruption, good government, transparency

Local corruption hits Chicago, suburbs and downstate communities

By Mindy Ruckman

12/04/2016

November was a sad reminder of the corruption at various levels of Illinois government from retired House Speaker Denny Hastert to the small Village of Bellwood.

TAGS: corruption, good government