Perspectives

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

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.

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

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.

Illinois General Assembly Has the Chance To Act on Meaningful Ethics Reform

The state's history of corruption has the public craving good government, empower the inspector general's office as a start to restoring confidence.

Illinois Redistricting Hearings Fail to Engage the Public. Ask Yourself Why

Everybody Says They Want a Fair Map. But What Does That Mean?

It's inherently unfair for lawmakers to draw their own districts, but that's what we're stuck with in Illinois. Check out our non-partisan maps for comparison.

Lessons From the November 2020 Election

More than 6 million Illinoisans voted, despite a deadly pandemic, thanks to emergency measures passed by the General Assembly. Now is the time to build on that success.

Vote with Confidence, in Person or by Mail. But Vote.

Running a safe and secure election isn't easy during a pandemic. State and local election officials throughout Illinois are rising to the challenge.

Dillon: Let’s Get Back to Business on Ethics Reforms

A lot of questionable behavior by public officials is perfectly legal in Illinois. That's because the state has some of the weakest ethics laws in the nation.

Worried About Vote By Mail? Here's What You Can Do

If threatened postal delays are giving you second thoughts, remember that there are other ways to cast your ballot safely for the November election.

What's Your Plan B For Nov. 3?

Voting in person could be risky due to COVID-19, so it's important to know your options.