Full text: Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2017 State of the State Address

By illinoispolicy

01/25/2017

Delivered on Jan. 25, 2017.

Asset forfeiture in Illinois: What it is, where it happens, and reforms the state needs

By Ben Ruddell, Bryant Jackson-Green

11/16/2016

Most people expect Illinois law enforcement to defend the private property of Illinois residents. As long as you obey the law, your life, liberty and property should be secure from the law – or so common sense would suggest. Yet, every year, Illinois law enforcement agencies take tens of millions of dollars in cash, vehicles,...

A comprehensive review of the most absurd benefits in the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement

By Mailee Smith

08/10/2016

AFSCME does all it can to perpetuate the myth that it is the “little guy” – the victim – in any contract negotiations with the state. The evidence paints a different picture.

Corruption Watch

07/05/2016

Headlines in June show why Chicago is considered one of the most corrupt cities in the world.

TAGS: corruption, good government, transparency

Illinois lawmakers pass Cook County expungement and sealing reforms

By Bryant Jackson-Green

06/10/2016

If signed, HB 6328 will remove expungement fees in Cook County for those who were arrested but never convicted.

TAGS: Cook County, criminal justice reform, expungement, record sealing

Illinois corruption watch: March 2016

04/04/2016

Several instances of corruption and mismanagement of public property and trust came to light in March and included new developments in cases involving Chicago Public Schools’ former CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett and former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

TAGS: corruption

Full text: Gov. Rauner’s 2016 State of the State address

By illinoispolicy

01/27/2016

Transcript, provided by Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office, of his 2016 State of the State address, as prepared for delivery, to the General Assembly on January 27, 2016.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, State of the State

Illinois Corruption Watch: November 2015

12/14/2015

November saw Chicago’s City Council let the term of the legislative inspector general, who is tasked with overseeing City Council, expire without hiring a replacement, as well as several other instances of breach of public trust and influence peddling around the state.

TAGS: corruption

Illinois bidding out 20,000 cameras for police

By illinoispolicy

11/21/2015

Illinois is taking bids for a supplier to equip 1,000 police officers and another 1,000 patrol cars with mobile cameras.

TAGS: police body cameras

Rauner administration reaches contract deals with three unions

By Mark Fitton

10/23/2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration said Thursday it has reached tentative agreements with unions representing roughly 300 engineers and operators, plumbers, steamfitters and machinists.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, contract, labor

Illinois State Police

Full text: Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2017 State of the State Address

Asset forfeiture in Illinois: What it is, where it happens, and reforms the state needs

A comprehensive review of the most absurd benefits in the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement

Corruption Watch

Illinois lawmakers pass Cook County expungement and sealing reforms

Illinois corruption watch: March 2016

Full text: Gov. Rauner’s 2016 State of the State address

Illinois Corruption Watch: November 2015

Illinois bidding out 20,000 cameras for police

Rauner administration reaches contract deals with three unions

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help 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