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Voters get to weigh in on the hot topic of fixing the state pensions this upcoming election.But the big question is: Will their vote really do anything to reform Illinois’ financially devastated retirement system?

A step-by-step breakdown of how the city approves funds for redevelopment proposals

How Illinois municipalities use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to attract investment and increase property tax revenue.

Piensas que entiendes la enmendia para remover el gobernador que esta en el boleto? Nosotros pensábamos eso también – hasta que nos fijamos mas cerca.

Heard about the recall amendment you’ll be voting on next Tuesday? Think you know how it works? So did we—until we took a closer look.

Roundup: Give and you shall receive + sleuthing from the inside

Better Government Association and National Freedom of Information Coalition give 38 out of 50 states “F” grade in overall responses to FOIA requests.

New Jersey, Louisiana have strongest ethics and transparency laws; Vermont, South Dakota at the bottom

“A report by the Better Government Association (BGA) reveals an overwhelming rate of failure among public agencies asked to produce public records.”

In 2001 the BGA and the Chicago Tribune investigated the effects of changes made to the Illinois Procurement Code. The study found that numerous loopholes were created, in what was billed as a measure to help eliminate conflicts of interest.