Good Government
Pritzker spends over $12 million on national politics
The governor has financially supported political committees in Illinois and across the nation. J.B. Pritzker’s bid for a third term as Illinois governor isn’t the only race he’s funding. Not only did Pritzker give $25.5 million to his…
Aurora proposal aims to limit potential for mayoral…
The measure would prohibit the mayor from holding outside employment. A proposal in…
How Illinois lawmakers can hide ethics investigations…
Releasing reports is often up to the small Legislative Ethics Commission. That needs to…
Illinois allows lawmaker conflicts of interest
The indictment of state Rep. Carol Ammons is a reminder that Illinois still relies on the…
The Declaration of Independence, and a question for all…
The document reflects a sacrifice that its 56 signers chose to make. Unexpectedly, I…
Dozens of amendments hit lawmakers in last days of session
Illinois lawmakers got many amendments at the end of the legislative session. In the last nine days of the just-concluded legislative session, including a spill into the morning past the deadline, Illinois lawmakers had to wade through…
Illinoisans show the promise of liberty
State leaders can take the lead of businesses and residents and work to lessen the burden of…
Illinois’ financial transparency ranks among worst in…
The state ranked 46th in a recent report, getting only 51 out of 100 points. Illinois…
Illinois lawmakers finally pass bill to end home equity…
The state finally passed legislation to comply with a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the…
Over 40% of Illinois bills passed in last week of…
Giving Illinoisans a sense of déjà vu, the Illinois General Assembly raced the clock to pass…
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