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Greising: Pritzker’s Presidential Daydreams Might Help the People of Illinois

by David Greising November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

How Gov. J.B. Pritzker addresses his gubernatorial to-do list matters to Illinoisans — as well as to his prospects for the presidency.

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Greising: Mayor Lightfoot, aldermen should be able to agree on transparency, accountability

by David Greising October 28, 2022November 10, 2022

In the struggle between the mayor and the City Council, a separation of powers is the way to go.

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Cubbage: It’s Past Time for the City Council To Name Its Own Committee Leadership

by Geoffrey Cubbage October 14, 2022November 10, 2022

There’s no reason for the City Council to maintain its unspoken power-sharing agreement with the mayor when it comes to committees.

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Greising: Accusations of Abuse at State Facility Show How Government Can Fail the Most Vulnerable

by David Greising October 14, 2022November 10, 2022

Abuse cases at the Choate Developmental Center are one example of the myriad ways in which government can fail the most vulnerable.

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Greising: Strengthening Journalism Is the Best Antidote for the Scourge of Fake News

by David Greising September 30, 2022November 10, 2022

Real reporting can stand in contrast and expose Dan Proft’s costume content for the counterfeit concoction it is.

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Greising: TIF district for the Bears? Resist any urge, Arlington Heights.

by David Greising September 19, 2022November 10, 2022

Dear Arlington Heights: Don’t back up a truck to the public vault and load it with the millions in incentives the Bears will ask for — and may not truly need.

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Greising: BGA Report on Pritzker Shows Illinois Needs a Law Governing Blind Trusts.

by David Greising September 1, 2022November 10, 2022

A law that establishes minimum standards for blind trusts might help cure some of the problems to which Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s trust fell prey.

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Greising: Illinois’ patronage history endures. Illinois still needs the Shakman decree.

by David Greising August 26, 2022November 10, 2022

A recent federal court’s decision about Illinois’ Shakman compliance is a leap of faith.

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Zarou: Aldermanic Ethics Reform Package Could Be a Second Chance for Lightfoot To Fulfill Her Vow

by Bryan Zarou May 13, 2022November 10, 2022

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s track record on reform is a mixed bag. A wide-ranging ethics reform proposal could help her follow through on her promises.

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Zarou: Zoom Meetings Make State Government Accessible. But It’s Critical To Preserve In-Person Meetings

by Bryan Zarou March 8, 2022November 10, 2022

From this point forward, online systems — on Zoom or similar platforms — should always be available for the benefit of those who can’t attend public meetings. But that’s as far as it should go.

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