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Rauner Blames Democrats for Decades of Bipartisan Can-Kicking
Nearing the end of his term, Gov. Rauner pointed a finger at state Democrats over Illinois’ entrenched fiscal instability.
Posted inPolicy, Research & Analysis
Disclosed: How to Restrict Non-disclosure Agreements
There are plenty of existing laws across the country that limit the use of non-disclosure agreements. Illinois lawmakers should draw on these models to protect the public and address a problem common to all industries, from Hollywood to local government.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Are Chicago Residents Among the Nation’s Most Taxed?
Low-income Chicagoans face one of the highest tax burdens around. But Lightfoot’s sweeping generalization isn’t supported by the facts.
Posted inPolicy, Research & Analysis
Disclosed: It’s Time to Put Restrictions on Non-disclosure Agreements
What do Harvey Weinstein, GM, Johnson & Johnson, the Catholic Church, and the City of Markham all have in common? We can’t disclose it.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Taxpayer Tab for Chicago-area #MeToo Cases $55 Million and Growing
Legal costs mount as hundreds of public bodies in the Chicago region over the last decade have faced allegations of sexual assault, harassment or abuse.
Posted inPerspectives, Policy
Doubek: Let’s Move to Start Cleaning Up our Recycling Challenges
Chicago and Illinois’ recycling efforts are in need of measured management.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Mendoza Claims Outsized Role in Ending Illinois Executions
While defending her criminal justice record, mayoral hopeful and state Comptroller Susana Mendoza claimed she cast the decisive vote as a state representative to abolish the death penalty in Illinois.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Vallas’ Sticky Attack on Mendoza’s City Sticker Record
Mayoral hopeful Paul Vallas hammered one of his rivals, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, for touting her record on vehicle stickers as Chicago’s one-time city clerk. But his claim gets stuck on one of the facts.
Posted inPolicy, Research & Analysis
Chicago Might Soon Join Other Major Cities In Airing And Recording Its Committee Hearings
Following a BGA policy report, a new City Council resolution will require committee meetings to be broadcast.