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Corruption costs Illinois taxpayers at least $550M per year

By Orphe Divounguy, Bryce Hill

08/04/2019

Chicago is the most corrupt city, and Illinois the second-most corrupt state, in the nation, according to a recent report by the University of Illinois at Chicago. But corruption in Illinois is more than a buzzword. It comes with social and economic costs. Not only does corruption lessen residents’ faith in the government, it decreases...

Feds investigating lobbyist checks cut to fired Madigan political lieutenant

By Austin Berg

07/25/2019

Further details are emerging in the wake of May raids on longtime allies of Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.

TAGS: corruption, Marty Quinn, Michael Zalewski, Mike Madigan, Mike McClain

FBI raids home of Madigan confidant in third search surrounding the speaker

By Austin Berg

07/18/2019

Do federal authorities have their sights set on the longest-serving state legislative leader in American history?

TAGS: Kevin Quinn, Madigan & Getzendanner, Michael Zalewski, Mike Madigan, Mike McClain

Feds raid former Chicago alderman’s home in search of Madigan records

By Austin Berg

07/13/2019

The raid on retired Chicago Ald. Michael Zalewski is the latest indication federal authorities could be building a case against the nation’s longest-serving speaker.

TAGS: ComEd, Exelon, Madigan & Getzendanner, Michael McClain, Mike Madigan

Lawmaker turned lobbyist turns the tables on taxpayers

By Austin Berg

10/05/2017

State Rep. Brandon Phelps' draw as a lobbyist obviously comes from his Statehouse connections and former role in the legislative process.

TAGS: Brandon Phelps

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

A worker’s right to choose

By Austin Berg

12/14/2015

Hundreds of thousands of Illinois workers are forced to pay union dues to keep their jobs. But close by, worker freedom reigns.

TAGS: right to work

Suspending state energy assistance opens door for reform in Illinois

06/09/2015

With the right reforms, Illinois can provide energy assistance to people who need it without using scarce state dollars.

TAGS: State Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

Illinois students could soon benefit from scholarship money to help them find a tutor, attend ACT or SAT prep sessions, pay tuition, get special education services or assist with other academic needs. That will happen in Illinois only if Gov. J.B. Pritzker lets the state’s schoolchildren benefit from the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, established...

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