Illinois Corruption Watch: December 2014

By Brian Costin

01/16/2015

The residential-center horror stories demonstrate that corruption in government often hurts the most vulnerable among us. It also shows that exposing those injustices can lead to change.

TAGS: bribery, Chicago, good government

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

5 takeaways from Rauner’s inaugural speech

By Hilary Gowins

01/13/2015

Five things to remember from Governor Bruce Rauner's Inaugural speech

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, budget

Governor Bruce Rauner Inaugural Speech

01/13/2015

A transcript of Governor Bruce Rauner's Inauguration speech on January 12, 2014.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner

Illinois could save up to $1.2B through local revenue-sharing adjustments.

By Robert Steere

01/13/2015

As the state faces its most pressing budget crisis ever, it is time to rethink how much of its income-tax revenue it can afford to pass back to local governments.

TAGS: budget, income tax, LGDF: Local Government Distributive Fund, taxes

Illinois had record mass exodus in 2014

By Michael Lucci

01/07/2015

The stunning data underscore an important point as power shifts to Governor-elect Bruce Rauner: Illinois cannot raise taxes on a population that is shrinking due to massive numbers of people leaving.

TAGS: jobs

Why Rauner should roll back Illinois’ Medicaid expansion ASAP

By Naomi Lopez Bauman

01/06/2015

Services for the most vulnerable Medicaid populations will be first in line for budget cuts. Childless, able-bodied adults will be last.

TAGS: ACA: Affordable Care Act, health care

Illinois Policy victories: 2014 in review

By Jane McEnaney

12/31/2014

Tax relief, worker freedom and a health-care win have set the stage for an Illinois comeback in years to come.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, Harris v Quinn, unions

What Rauner can do to reform social services in Illinois

By Naomi Lopez Bauman

12/28/2014

There is clearly no lack of commitment aimed at supporting those in need here in Illinois. The question is how to do a better job of it.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, health care, jobs, social services, welfare

Slow job creation, record food stamps in November

By Michael Lucci

12/22/2014

Illinois’ jobs crisis has led to a dependency crisis.

TAGS: Chicago, food stamps, jobs

Bruce Rauner

Illinois Corruption Watch: December 2014

Rauner enacts transparency reforms by executive order

5 takeaways from Rauner’s inaugural speech

Governor Bruce Rauner Inaugural Speech

Illinois could save up to $1.2B through local revenue-sharing adjustments.

Illinois had record mass exodus in 2014

Why Rauner should roll back Illinois’ Medicaid expansion ASAP

Illinois Policy victories: 2014 in review

What Rauner can do to reform social services in Illinois

Slow job creation, record food stamps in November

Chicago Forward 2026: A pro-growth plan to end city budget deficits

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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