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Supreme Court Won’t Take Up Term Limits

Via WUIS By Amanda Vinicky An effort to institute term limits in Illinois has hit a major road block. The state Supreme Court says it will not rush to hear the case. The Supreme Court’s decision could be the end…

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Inspector General Discloses Political Hiring Investigation

From WUIS.org As Gov. Pat Quinn battles a lawsuit accusing his administration of political hiring, the state watchdog charged with investigating ethics violations is asking to get involved. Confidentiality restrictions prevent the Inspector General from saying what he is or…

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Quinn makes a good call on open records (Editorial)

From the Chicago Tribune July 24, 2014 Ask your town clerk about Freedom of Information Act requests, and he or she will probably sigh. Or curse. Democracy can be a hassle. In an information age with increasing emphasis on citizen…

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Emanuel Super PAC rakes in $350,000 more in one day

From the Chicago Sun-Times Fran Spielman With $8.3 million-and-counting in his main political fund and no high-profile opponent yet in the race, the last thing Mayor Rahm Emanuel needs is more money. But, that’s what he’s getting, thanks to the…

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Looking to Boost Image, Quinn Signs Another New Ethics Law

From the Illinois Observer (Chicago) – Governor Pat Quinn yesterday continued his campaign to restore his Administration’s sagging image. Battered by the $55 million Neighborhood Recovery Initiative scandal, Quinn has begun signing good government bills with the aim of bolstering…

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Targeting legislative leaders

From The Chicago Tribune (Editorial) While we’re waiting for the courts to decide whether the people of Illinois will get to vote on a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of state lawmakers, let’s ponder a related question: What if…

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