Backed by conservative activists, an upstart legal practice battles against Illinois public-sector unions while synching up with the governor’s reform movement, a Rescuing Illinois report finds.
Kari Lydersen
E-cigs Fire Up New Tax, Regulatory Melee
Illinois, Chicago and Cook County suburbs are leaders in a nationwide charge to govern growing industry while Big Tobacco and small biz fight back, reveals a BGA Rescuing Illinois report.
State Prison Reform Plan Held Captive
It’s called RANA and its impact could be significant but only if Illinois’ Dept. of Corrections unlocks the program, a Rescuing Illinois report reveals.
Rauner’s Long Shot: Right-to-Work Zones
Governor’s employee “empowerment” tactic seeks local support but attracts widespread union opposition, a BGA Rescuing Illinois report concludes.
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.
Rahm and Reform: How Far Did He Go?
Budget? Fees? TIFs? Ethics? BGA Policy Team Weighs Results.
A ‘Smart Streamlining’ Test Case
How DuPage County is merging and purging government units and what it means for Illinois.
Government Surplus
A BGA Rescuing Illinois investigation explores the glut of closed public facilities and why they are becoming a strain on communities statewide.
Wrongful Conviction Costs Keep Climbing
After 2011 groundbreaking investigation with Center on Wrongful Convictions, reform measures slowly surface even as settlements continue to stack up, heading toward $300 million-plus.