With improved state transparency laws and communities all over Illinois voluntarily becoming more transparent online, there’s never been a better time for citizens to get involved and hold local government accountable. But simply advocating for transparent government isn’t enough to identify waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars. Ultimately, government watchdogs must make use of...

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Illinois is unprepared for the next recession

Illinois lost more population than any other state last year

Rauner’s 4 reforms to keep child care subsidy afloat for low-income families

Making Illinois smart on crime: First steps to reduce spending, ease offender re-entry and enhance public safety

Crowded house: Illinois’ costly prison problem

3 lessons on criminal-justice reform from the author of ‘Orange is the New Black’

Suspending state energy assistance opens door for reform in Illinois

Crony chronicles: Certificates of need

Moody’s: Illinois an outlier in pension debt

Citizens auditing committees could yield big savings for taxpayers

What is the Education Freedom Tax Credit and how can it benefit Illinois students?

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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