https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/lawmakers-to-allow-subpoenas-for-violence-program/
By KERRY LESTER and CHACOUR KOOP Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Pat Quinn’s troubled anti-violence program faces another layer of scrutiny after a legislative panel approved subpoena powers for itself Tuesday to dig into how the program’s money was…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/illinois-congressmans-hiring-of-lobbyist-faulted/
By Matthew Daly from Associated Press WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee said Monday it will not appoint a special panel to investigate allegations that Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez of Illinois improperly hired a Chicago lobbyist to act as a de…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/gop-lawmakers-want-federal-probe-of-quinn-hires/
By The Associated Press CHICAGO — Republican members of Illinois’ congressional delegation are calling for a federal investigation of political hiring in Gov. Pat Quinn’s transportation department. Lawmakers sent a letter Wednesday to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s inspector general….
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https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/the-race-is-on/
If you think Illinois’ fall elections are all over but for the counting, think again. November 10 When forecasting the agenda for the Veto Session, a look at campaign giving during the preceeding election season can give a glimpse of…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/rauner-puts-another-1-million-into-governor-bid/
By Rick Pearson Clout Street Winnetka businessman Bruce Rauner has poured another $1 million of his own money into his bid for the Republican nomination for governor, bringing his out-of-pocket total to $3.25 million, campaign finance reports show. Rauner, a…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/quinn-pushes-for-minimum-wage-increase-early-childhood-education-spending/
By Monique Garcia, Ray Long and Maura Zurick Clout Street SPRINGFIELD — A re-election seeking Gov. Pat Quinn used his State of the State speech Wednesday to declare that Illinois is “making a comeback” under his leadership and unveil a…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/watchdog-todd-stroger-official-coerced-contributions-from-cook-county-workers/
Ex-facilities head James D’Amico resigned in November in wake of allegations By Hal Dardick, Tribune reporter A high-ranking Cook County official from a prominent Democratic family retired late last year after the county’s chief internal watchdog recommended he be fired…