Corruption Watch 11/03/2016 October’s headlines featured backroom deals and financial mismanagement, all at taxpayers’ expense. TAGS: corruption, good government
Chicago politicians angry over losing World Series ticket perk 10/26/2016 A new ethics ruling prohibits aldermen from getting World Series tickets at face value — a perk not afforded to most of the public. TAGS: Chicago, Chicago Cubs, good government
Madigan’s army: Power through patronage By Austin Berg 09/29/2016 Illinoisans have the lowest trust in state government of any state in the nation. TAGS: corruption, good government, Mike Madigan, patronage
July corruption watch 08/04/2016 Chicago leads the way in numerous corruption headlines yet again. TAGS: Chicago, corruption, good government
Corruption Watch 07/05/2016 Headlines in June show why Chicago is considered one of the most corrupt cities in the world. TAGS: corruption, good government, transparency
May Corruption Watch 06/03/2016 May’s corruption headlines show the steep cost nontransparent government can have on taxpayers. TAGS: corruption, good government
Legislative update: Government transparency, consolidation bills on the move in Springfield By Heather Weiner 03/07/2016 Illinois Policy Action has been busy advancing its 2016 Legislative Agenda, arguing for bills that make local- government operations more transparent to residents, and promote efficiency. TAGS: good government
Chicago police unions are fighting to destroy decades of complaint records By Austin Berg 12/14/2015 Tens of thousands of Chicago police misconduct files could be purged due to lawsuits filed by police unions. TAGS: CPD: Chicago Police Department, good government, police misconduct
On teacher contracts, Illinois taxpayers left in the dark but stuck with the bill By David Giuliani 05/22/2015 Secrecy in contract negotiations is a slap in the face of taxpayers. TAGS: good government
Corruption Watch: April 2015 By Shawn Tonge 05/08/2015 April saw two major players in Illinois education ensnared in charges of cronyism, among more than 60 other corruption-related stories. TAGS: good government