Bruce Rauner said his signing of a controversial abortion bill was consistent with his pro-choice principles and that he had never presented himself as anything but pro-choice.
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Doubek: Officials Should Embrace, Not Block, Freedom Of Information
Officials suing citizens to block transparency is an alarming trend in and out of Illinois, says BGA policy & civic engagement director Madeleine Doubek.
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Shaw: What Does Wisconsin Gerrymandering Case Mean For Illinois?
A Supreme Court ruling on partisan gerrymandering, expected next spring, could dramatically alter redistricting rules in Wisconsin, and hopefully Illinois.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Chicago Toughest On Gun Control? Claim Doesn’t Hold Up
Sanders, her boss and all of those who continue to repeat her statement on social media and elsewhere are wrong about Chicago’s gun laws.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Does A Soda Tax Mean A Healthier Cook County?
Billionaire Michael has become a major defender of the Cook County tax, spending more than $5 million on ads touting its health benefits. Are they telling the truth?
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
What’s Really New About Chicago’s Newest Police Oversight Office?
The Independent Police Review Authority recently morphed into the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. BGA Policy Manager Rachel Leven explains what that means as the city searches for a new leader to head the new police watchdog agency.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
New School Choice Plan Could Cost State More Than $12,000 A Student
Early estimates show the new tax scholarship program, while limited, could cost the state two to five times more a student than what it now spends on general aid for the state’s public schools students.
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Feeling Railroaded? Our Calculator Helps You Add Up Metra’s Fourth Consecutive Fare Hike
For the fourth year in a row, Metra is planning to raise fares. Use our calculator to see how much the hikes have cost riders so far.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Doubek: Tackling Townships That Seem To Take, Take, Take
There are indeed efforts out there to trim government excess. Here’s a look at three smart streamlining laws aimed at township government.
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Shaw: Some Beverage Tax Homework For Cook County Leaders
Retailers are reeling and consumers are complaining about the beverage tax, but are the Cook County commissioners listening?