Two more public executives take their exit, leaving secrets, speculation and taxpayer mistrust in their wake.
Madeleine Doubek
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Doubek: Property Tax Bills are Good Motivation for Pushing Consolidation
The good news is there are legislative proposals that encourage streamlining and consolidation now awaiting the governor’s action.
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Doubek: Are We Being Kept in the Dark by Our Power Regulator on Next Grid?
A consumer group and electric firm sue the Illinois Commerce Commission claiming repeated Open Meetings Act violations.
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Doubek: We Need Independent Probes in Order to Trust Our Governments
Again and again, we see instances of a lack of understanding or commitment to transparency and independence.
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Doubek: A Strong Start, But More Work Ahead On Legislative Ethics
The Legislative Inspector General no longer will have to ask for permission before launching an investigation into sexual harassment claims.
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Doubek: Will Lawmakers Find the Will to Respond to #MeToo Challenges?
As the clock ticks, lawmakers must find the courage to fix their own broken ethics systems.
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Doubek: Investigator Needed for the Biggest Government We Ignore
Water reclamation district commissioners are on the right track in creating an inspector general.
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BGA-Backed Plan to Limit Six-Figure Severance Deals Approved by Senate
A proposal to protect taxpayers by ending golden parachutes for public executives now heads to the House. Being asked to leave shouldn’t be like hitting a lottery jackpot, the BGA says.
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Doubek: If You Knew Your Vote Didn’t Count, Would You Speak Up?
Gerrymandering steals your vote and your voice. Fight for fair maps now.
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Doubek: Here Are Hundreds of Government Boards We Should Do Without In Illinois
Police and fire pension fund consolidation will create efficiencies and significantly reduce costs, improving many towns’ ability to finance the retirements promised to public safety workers.