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Marie C. Dillon

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

Dillon: Why the BGA is Suing the Chicago City Council

by Marie C. Dillon June 17, 2020November 10, 2022

Private conference calls between aldermen and Mayor Lori Lightfoot violated “nearly every meaningful requirement” of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the lawsuit says.

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

Dillon: How To Keep An Eye on Government During COVID-19 Emergency

by Marie C. Dillon April 22, 2020November 10, 2022

Public bodies throughout Illinois are holding virtual meetings during the statewide stay-at-home order. The Open Meetings Act still protects the right of citizens to observe and participate.

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

Dillon and Topic: FOIA Is Essential During COVID-19 Emergency (and Always)

by Matt Topic and Marie C. Dillon April 10, 2020November 10, 2022

State and local governments have exercised extraordinary authority to deal with the public health crisis. That calls for more transparency, not less.

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

Dillon: To Break the Cycle of Ethical Failure, Fix the Legislative Oversight System

by Marie C. Dillon February 18, 2020November 10, 2022

In Illinois, the Legislative Inspector General answers to a panel of legislators appointed by other legislators. No wonder this doesn’t work.

Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy

BGA Supports Limits on Lobbying by Government Officials

by Marie C. Dillon December 19, 2019November 10, 2022

The measure was sponsored by Ald. Michele Smith, chair of the Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight, and Ald. Matt O’Shea, 19th.

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

Dillon: Serious About Ethics Reforms? Start Here

by Marie C. Dillon November 19, 2019November 10, 2022

The General Assembly needs a fully empowered inspector general. It also needs stronger laws against legislative misconduct.

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

Dillon: Don’t Count on Illinois Lawmakers to fix Weak Ethics Laws. Gov. J.B. Pritzker Needs to take Charge

by Marie C. Dillon November 11, 2019November 10, 2022

Why have multiple reform efforts failed to clean up the state Capitol? One answer is that the General Assembly never fixed the laws that apply to itself.

Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy

BGA and Illinois Press Association Defend NPR Illinois Reporters’ First Amendment Rights

by Marie C. Dillon October 28, 2019November 10, 2022

In a letter to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, the BGA’s David Greising and the IPA’s Sam R. Fisher say the university’s Title IX policy is at odds with journalists’ right to protect confidential sources.

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

Dillon: Time to Talk (Again) About Taxing Retirement Income

by Marie C. Dillon October 15, 2019November 10, 2022

Illinois is an outlier when it comes to taxing retirement income — it simply doesn’t. That means younger generations will shoulder a tax burden they didn’t create. That’s a disincentive for them to stay.

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

Dillon: No More Parking Meter Deals

by Marie C. Dillon October 11, 2019November 10, 2022

The City Council’s Office of Financial Analysis can help aldermen make sound decisions about money matters. This ordinance will unlock that power.

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