Mapping a way to term limits
More than 60 percent of Illinois’ state legislative races in 2016 will be uncontested.
4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap
Causes, costs, how to set the state free
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HB 5104 would hinder state in subcontracting for medical care for IDOC inmates
A bill that has been sent to Gov. Bruce Rauner would hamstring the state in subcontracting for medical services for inmates of the Illinois Department of Corrections, compromising the state’s ability to provide the best, most cost-effective care.
Madigan’s map: Cook County judge blocks redistricting reform efforts
A longtime associate of House Speaker Mike Madigan is working to silence Illinois voters on the subject of political mapmaking.
Munger: Illinois’ unpaid bills projected to hit $10 billion by year’s end
The Illinois comptroller warns Illinois' backlog of unpaid bills will reach $10 billion by December.
Madison County, Ill., to voters: Want to reduce your property taxes?
A referendum allowing Madison County taxpayers to decide if they want to limit their tax burden is a choice all Illinoisans should have.
Illinois gets $5.24 million windfall as motorists rack up fees for late vehicle registration
Budget gridlock in Springfield caused the Illinois secretary of state’s office to suspend mailing vehicle-registration-renewal reminders in October 2015; as a result, the state took in $5.24 million more in fees for late license-plate renewal between January and June 21, 2016, than it did during the same period in 2015.
Illinois has a spending problem, not a revenue problem
Tax-hike proponents claim there’s no way to fix Illinois’ chronic budget problems without more money. They want Illinoisans to believe the state’s tax revenues simply aren’t enough to cover the cost of government. But tax revenues aren’t the real problem. Illinois’ perennial budget crises stem from the state’s persistent overspending and misplaced spending priorities. The...
How Madigan became king
Madigan is the longest-serving House speaker in Illinois history and one of the longest-serving state House speakers in United States history.
Why Illinois shortchanges people dependent on government services
Politicians have repeatedly prioritized funding state-worker pay and benefits over social services and other vital programs.
Belleville votes to dissolve township, save taxpayers $260,000 per year starting May 2017
Belleville City Council’s decision to dissolve its township is a great move for taxpayers. Thousands of municipalities could make the same move, too, and eliminate waste.
