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?
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Doubek: Illinois Has The Worst Pension Debt In The Nation. What’s The Fix?
State budget? Check. School funding? Check. But pension debt and problems remain.
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Shaw: Can You Have Good Politics Without Good Government?
Recent decisions reflect Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley’s old adage: “Good government is good politics and good politics is good government.”
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BGA’s Leven: How To Keep Chicago’s Sewage District Clean of Corruption
Better oversight of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is not just a no-brainer — it’s an environmental and fiduciary imperative.
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Nazi Slogans Defaced Our Chicago Neighborhood. Social Media Helped Us Fight Back.
How social media, ironically, re-tied the connections we’ve stopped making as a result of digital technology and ever-present screens.
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Illinois School Funding Approved: 6 Things You Need To Know
After a months-long impasse, Illinois lawmakers approved landmark changes to the way schools are funded statewide. Here’s what you need to know.
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12 Things To Know About Automatic Voter Registration In Illinois
Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) is the process of automatically registering eligible people to vote whenever they interact with a participating state government agency, such as the Secretary of State’s office. Here’s what you need to know.
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Shaw: Mayor Daley’s Labor Legacy Presents Mayor Emanuel With ‘Generational Moment’
91% of the City of Chicago workforce needs a new labor contract. What’s your move, Mr. Mayor?
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Doubek: New Laws Are Baby Steps Toward Streamlining Too Many Governments
Illinois has 1,800 more government units than even Texas. But a few new laws and a growing movement behind streamlining is good news for beleaguered taxpayers.