Lawmakers have lots of options if they're serious about ethics reform in Illinois
In the wake of Michael Madigan's conviction, lawmakers can restore public confidence in government. One idea: Rein in ...
Pritzker must address multi-billion-dollar deficit amid federal funding uncertainty
Gov. JB Pritzker will present his seventh budget proposal Wednesday as the state faces a projected $3.2 billion revenue ...
Friday marks last day to vote on new Illinois state flag design
Illinois residents can play a role in history by voting on the new state flag design. Time is running out, however, as Friday ...
Metro-east lawmakers join GOP in call for ethics reforms in wake of Madigan conviction
The culture of corruption in Illinois has had a negative impact on the General Assembly and the people who are served by elected officials. This verdict is a good start ...” - Rep. Kevin Schmidt (R-Mi ...
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Illinois state gets less federal money than it sends
Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios Illinois is one of only 13 U.S. states that sends more money to federal government coffers than it receives, a recent analysis found. Why it matters: As President Trump pushes ...
Illinois lawmakers, use your power to rein in political corruption
The convictions of Michael Madigan and Ed Burke, two of the most powerful figures in Illinois politics, are not just scandals ...
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Editorial: Though Madigan's guilty, the jury's still out on ethics reform
The outcome in the trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan was a decidedly mixed bag — a sobering reflection of the ...