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Aurora proposal aims to limit potential for mayoral conflict of interest
The measure would prohibit the mayor from holding outside employment. A proposal in Illinois’ second-largest city would prohibit its mayor from holding outside employment while in the office, an effective way to combat potential…
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…
Illinois lawmakers got many amendments at the end of the legislative session. In the…
Illinoisans show the promise of liberty
State leaders can take the lead of businesses and residents and work to lessen the burden of corruption and high taxes. For 250 years, the success of the United States has been driven by people empowered to pursue opportunity. Years…
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…
Pritzker gets his school cell phone ban bill despite…
The issue was a priority for the governor. Here’s what you need to know. Gov. J.B.…
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