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Insights and views from our policy team on the challenges we face in government and politics along with potential solutions in persuasive perspective pieces, which are often published in partnership with major media.

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Doubek: Are We Being Kept in the Dark by Our Power Regulator on Next Grid?

A consumer group and electric firm sue the Illinois Commerce Commission claiming repeated Open Meetings Act violations.
Jun 25, 2018 5:43 PM
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Leven: 2020 is the End of the Line to Get Redistricting and the Census Right

Illinois has less than two years to get a constitutional amendment on the ballot and get ready for the 2020 Census.
Jun 20, 2018 4:00 PM
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Doubek: We Need Independent Probes in Order to Trust Our Governments

Again and again, we see instances of a lack of understanding or commitment to transparency and independence.
Jun 11, 2018 6:00 PM
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Doubek: A Strong Start, But More Work Ahead On Legislative Ethics

The Legislative Inspector General no longer will have to ask for permission before launching an investigation into sexual harassment claims.
Jun 4, 2018 3:35 PM
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Leven: It's Time For the Council Office of Financial Analysis to Get Working

Agreement to expand the powers of the City Council's financial analyst is welcome. But, after almost five years, it’s time to see what this office can produce.
May 22, 2018 6:00 PM
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Doubek: Will Lawmakers Find the Will to Respond to #MeToo Challenges?

As the clock ticks, lawmakers must find the courage to fix their own broken ethics systems.
May 21, 2018 6:30 PM
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Doubek: Investigator Needed for the Biggest Government We Ignore

Water reclamation district commissioners are on the right track in creating an inspector general.
May 7, 2018 7:15 PM
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Doubek: If You Knew Your Vote Didn't Count, Would You Speak Up?

Gerrymandering steals your vote and your voice. Fight for fair maps now.
Apr 23, 2018 5:00 PM
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How to Get to Compromise from Chaos in Police Accountability

Three proposals for community input into policing currently sit in the City Council. Finding the middle ground will be difficult but critical.
Apr 16, 2018 2:55 PM
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Doubek: Here Are Hundreds of Government Boards We Should Do Without In Illinois

Police and fire pension fund consolidation will create efficiencies and significantly reduce costs, improving many towns’ ability to finance the retirements promised to public safety workers.
Apr 9, 2018 6:30 PM

Perspectives

Doubek: Are We Being Kept in the Dark by Our Power Regulator on Next Grid?

Leven: 2020 is the End of the Line to Get Redistricting and the Census Right

Doubek: We Need Independent Probes in Order to Trust Our Governments

Doubek: A Strong Start, But More Work Ahead On Legislative Ethics

Leven: It's Time For the Council Office of Financial Analysis to Get Working

Doubek: Will Lawmakers Find the Will to Respond to #MeToo Challenges?

Doubek: Investigator Needed for the Biggest Government We Ignore

Doubek: If You Knew Your Vote Didn't Count, Would You Speak Up?

How to Get to Compromise from Chaos in Police Accountability

Doubek: Here Are Hundreds of Government Boards We Should Do Without In Illinois