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Local government spending could soon be easier for Illinois taxpayers to track

02/24/2020
A bill to make more public records readily available would better show taxpayers how local governments spend money.

TAGS: Anna Moeller, government spending, House Rules Committee, Illinois Transparency and Accountability Portal, Open Meetings Act, public records, Steve Stadelman, transparency

How local government spends your taxes soon may be a click away

By Vincent Caruso
04/02/2019
Local governments must maintain certain financial records, but not all make it easy for taxpayers to obtain it. A bill headed to the Illinois House floor would put local government financial records online.

TAGS: Anna Moeller, Illinois Transparency and Accountability Portal, spending, taxes, transparency

Rauner enacts transparency reforms by executive order

By Brian Costin
01/15/2015
Executive order regarding posting of new hires signals possible shift in government transparency under new administration.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, executive order, Illinois Transparency and Accountability Portal, ITAP, local government

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How Illinois politicians allow government unions to rewrite state law


No other state’s constitution or labor laws are like Illinois’ – broadly allowing government unions to override statutes simply by negotiating contrary provisions into collective bargaining agreements. Illinois may not be alone for long.

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

By Paul Kersey
06/19/2014
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CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students

By Ted Dabrowski
05/02/2016

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