Policy

Illinois government is steaming toward a fiscal iceberg, and the ship of state easily could sink if our political captains don’t turn the wheel immediately.

Springfield’s lame duck legislators should step up and demand a vigorous debate and a vote on some version of pension reform.

Springfield’s lame duck legislators should step up and demand a vigorous debate and a vote on some version of pension reform.

Watchdogs make New Year’s resolutions too, so here’s how the BGA can shine a brighter light on government and hold public officials more accountable in 2013.

Jimmie Alford’s invaluable assistance helped the BGA re-establish prominence as a watchdog with scope and impact.

Jimmie Alford’s invaluable assistance helped the BGA re-establish prominence as a watchdog with scope and impact.

The Better Government Association teamed up with Chicago magazine to shine a light on how some prominent local politicians are spending campaign money. Bottom line: Campaign funds are treated like personal piggy banks, with spending remarkably similar to hogs at a trough.

The Better Government Association teamed up with Chicago magazine to shine a light on how some prominent local politicians are spending campaign money. Bottom line: Campaign funds are treated like personal piggy banks, with spending remarkably similar to hogs at a trough.

The Koschman was case never about former mayor Daley, or his nephew, R.J. Vanecko. It was always about a justice system that must be characterized by its first four letters — j-u-s-t — and by its fairness and impartiality.