Local government transparency naughty/nice list

By Brian Costin

12/23/2013

Nice list Many local taxing bodies in Illinois took a giant leap forward in 2013 when it comes to improving online transparency. And many local officials worked with the Illinois Policy Institute to meet our online transparency standards, per the 10-Point Transparency Checklist. Our report “Obstructed views: Illinois’ 102 county online transparency audit” showed that...

TAGS: corruption, transparency

Illinois’ largest cities show wide disparity in online transparency, Chicago fails

By Brian Costin

12/19/2013

A new report looking at the state’s 25 largest municipalities shows a wide disparity in citizens’ access to basic government information online from community to community. In places such as Evanston, Skokie and Orland Park, citizens have excellent access to basic financial and participatory information online, but the same isn’t true in many other areas....

TAGS: good government, transparency

Taxpayers feel the pinch, as Illinois spends

12/31/2012

Is your wallet a little thinner these days?

Illinoisans reject tax hikes when given the chance

By Mark Cavers

03/21/2012

On Tuesday, voters across Illinois rejected local ballot initiatives to increase their taxes. When given the choice, voters in the majority of cases told government to tighten its belt instead of increasing their taxes. Here are a few highlights: Nombre generico zyloprim In Morgan and Washington counties, voters rejected 1 percent sales tax increases. In...

Institute in Trib Local: Business Climate Explored at Summit

12/31/2010

John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Public Policy Institute, spoke about tax increases recently passed by state lawmakers.

Voucher Update: How Did Your Representative Vote?

05/07/2010

Did your legislator stand up for the kids? Or did they stand with the union lobbyists?

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Local government transparency naughty/nice list

Illinois’ largest cities show wide disparity in online transparency, Chicago fails

Taxpayers feel the pinch, as Illinois spends

Illinoisans reject tax hikes when given the chance

Institute in Trib Local: Business Climate Explored at Summit

Voucher Update: How Did Your Representative Vote?

Pathway to a Profession: How Apprenticeships Could Reshape Illinois’ Beauty Service Industry

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Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students