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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: How Consolidation is the Answer to Fewer Taxpayers, Flat Revenues

As population drops with tax revenue, counties and other local governments increasingly need to consider consolidation options like they're doing in DuPage County.
Oct 8, 2018 5:43 PM
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Doubek: Fixing Our Fixed Politics Will Take Pressure From You

Illinois politicians have created election and governing systems designed to preserve their power, not serve voters. We will need to act up to change that and demand improvements.
Sep 24, 2018 6:00 PM
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Doubek: We're in the Election Sprint. Here's How You Can Ensure You Cast an Informed Ballot

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's departure ought to emphasize you have critical civic homework to do before you vote.
Sep 10, 2018 6:00 PM
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Doubek: Candidates, Where's the Discussion About Our Big Debt Problems?

We need to see some leadership about addressing our serious pension and other debt problems in Chicago and Illinois.
Aug 28, 2018 2:50 PM
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Doubek: Here's How Political Powers Control Who Gets to Run for Office

Illinois' political powers have plenty of ways in which they control who gets to run or hold office in Illinois. Here are some and a few suggestions for ending the election games.
Aug 20, 2018 6:00 PM
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Doubek: How One Citizen Changed His Local Township Government — and Maybe State Law

Think you can't fight city hall, or township hall? Here's how one Illinoisan did just that.
Aug 6, 2018 6:00 PM
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Leven: Put Responsibility for Compensating Injured City workers in the City’s Hands

Chicago is the only major city to pay injured workers out of its legislative body. Changing that could be something for some enterprising aldermanic candidates to champion.
Aug 3, 2018 8:00 AM
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Doubek: Tackling the Transparency Deficit in Our Governments

Two more public executives take their exit, leaving secrets, speculation and taxpayer mistrust in their wake.
Jul 23, 2018 6:20 PM
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Doubek: Property Tax Bills are Good Motivation for Pushing Consolidation

The good news is there are legislative proposals that encourage streamlining and consolidation now awaiting the governor’s action.
Jul 9, 2018 5:00 PM
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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

Perspectives

Doubek: How Consolidation is the Answer to Fewer Taxpayers, Flat Revenues

Doubek: Fixing Our Fixed Politics Will Take Pressure From You

Doubek: We're in the Election Sprint. Here's How You Can Ensure You Cast an Informed Ballot

Doubek: Candidates, Where's the Discussion About Our Big Debt Problems?

Doubek: Here's How Political Powers Control Who Gets to Run for Office

Doubek: How One Citizen Changed His Local Township Government — and Maybe State Law

Leven: Put Responsibility for Compensating Injured City workers in the City’s Hands

Doubek: Tackling the Transparency Deficit in Our Governments

Doubek: Property Tax Bills are Good Motivation for Pushing Consolidation

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