HB1716, SA1—the FOIA rollback bill—creates a new category of FOIA requester: the “recurrent requester,” referred to as a “vexatious requester” in earlier versions of the legislation.
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Shaw Thoughts: ‘Political corruption not limited to Chicago or Illinois’
Shaw Thoughts: ‘Political corruption not limited to Chicago or Illinois’
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Will Illinois State Lawmakers Accept Brunt of Pension Reform?
One of the public pension reforms being proposed in Springfield this week will have its biggest economic impact on lawmakers.
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Chicago Tribune Editorial: ‘Does Citizen Daley deserve a security detail?’
Chicago Tribune Editorial: ‘Does Citizen Daley deserve a security detail?’
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Who Can Fix State’s Public Pension Crisis? Try H.G. Wells
Who Can Fix State’s Public Pension Crisis? Try H.G. Wells
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BGA Policy Guru Emily Miller Talks FOIA Protection and Township Reform on Outside the Loop
BGA Policy Guru Emily Miller Talks FOIA Protection and Township Reform on Outside the Loop
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Blago 2.0: To Watch, or Not to Watch?
Blago 2.0: To Watch, or Not to Watch?
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Talking IL Schools, Springfield and More on Chicago Newsroom
Talking IL Schools, Springfield and More on Chicago Newsroom
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Talkin’ Toni, Rahm and More with CBS’ Craig Dellimore on ‘At Issue’
Talkin’ Toni, Rahm and More with CBS’ Craig Dellimore on ‘At Issue’
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BGA Poll Results: Vote “Aye” On Cutting Chicago’s City Council
BGA Poll Results: Vote “Aye” On Cutting Chicago’s City Council