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Biz Lights Up For Illinois Medical Marijuana
Wealthy investors count on secrecy, profits and expansion as new law takes off, a BGA Rescuing Illinois report reveals.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
BGA Urges State Lawmakers to Protect Open Records Law
Bad ideas, unlike fine wine, don’t get better with age. And that’s especially true of HB 3796, a bill that would weaken FOIA, the state’s Freedom of Information Act.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Hoffman Estates Cop Resigns Amid Misconduct Accusation
A suburban cop quits amid allegations that he tipped off partygoers before his fellow officers responded to raucous hotel get-together.
Posted inPress Release
BGA, Union League Host Lucas Museum Forum
Panel discussed proposed museum’s location, design and relationship to community.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Congressional Investigators Not Done With Bobby Rush
Prompted by BGA/Sun-Times stories, U.S. House Ethics Committee forges ahead with probe into Congressman Rush’s campaign finances as report finds he may have broken state and federal law.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
BGA To Governor-Elect Rauner: Let’s Discuss Your Reform Plans Over Lunch
Now the campaign is over, and we don’t need any more sales pitches. We need solutions.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Former Legislator Opposed Medical Pot, Now Advises Would-Be Grower
Kirk Dillard, a former state senator and the current chairman of the RTA, has opposed legalizing medical marijuana in Illinois. So why is he now advising a group vying to grow medical pot here?
Posted inPress Release
Andy Shaw Addresses Chicago Tax Club
400 tax professionals gathered to hear Andy Shaw speak at the Chicago Tax Club’s 61st Annual Fall Seminar.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Elgin Property Assessments Puzzle Residents, Prompt Pushback
Residents of new subdivision in northwest suburb say their homes are being unfairly taxed higher than their neighbors, spurring review by municipal officials.