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BGA opposes bid to revive legislative scholarships

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 27, 2017

The Better Government Association (BGA) recently posted a scathing article regarding proposed legislation introduced by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones' (D-Calumet) to revive a controversial tuition waiver program.

Watchdogs wait as water commission wavers

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 27, 2017

Illinois Leaks reported recently that the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) has floated one question to the Village of Chatham but can't seem to gain any footing: Can the contract with the South Sangamon Water Commission (SSWC) be breached for failure to comply with the law when it was created?

Springfield school district wins Open Meetings dispute

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 27, 2017

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that Springfield School District 186 did not violate the Open Meetings Act (OMA) in discussing a personnel matter in 2013, Illinois Leaks reported recently.

Illinois GOP issues statement on Kennedy's email fundraiser

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 24, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party recently spoke out regarding a fundraising email sent by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy.

Rauner provides budget address update

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 17, 2017

One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.

AG's court filing deemed unnecessary by critics

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 16, 2017

'The State Journal-Register' Editorial Board recently questioned Attorney General Lisa Madigan's timing in asking the St. Clair Circuit Court to terminate the injunction that ensures state employees' paychecks.

Rauner lays out budget deal in joint session

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 16, 2017

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner urged approval of the budget plan in his speech before the General Assembly.

Three of four proposed tax hikes rejected in Springfield

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 15, 2017

Three of the four tax hikes proposed by Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder were rejected by the City Council last Tuesday.

Rauner tours Herrin Junior High School

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 13, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner stopped by Herrin Junior High School last week while promoting a bipartisan equitable school funding formula, a plan that would give more money to low-income, high-poverty schools.

State Comptroller Mendoza added to BossMadigan.com

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 13, 2017

The BossMadigan website has featured another Democratic member.

Group proposes simple solution for paycheck problem

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 13, 2017

Illinois Policy proposes simple solution to stymie Attorney General's petition to stop paying state workers.

Illinois residents slammed by sales taxes

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 12, 2017

Pay highest combined sales taxes in the Midwest; seventh highest in the nation.

'Daily Herald' editorial: Time to think outside box to end budget impasse

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 8, 2017

The 'Daily Herald' called for creative solutions to the budget stalemate in a recent editorial.

Madigan rewards backers with crystal clocks

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 6, 2017

Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) recently gave engraved crystal clocks to his Democratic supporters in the House, at a cost of $46,000.

Illinois higher education losing students to neighboring states

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 6, 2017

According to a National Center for Education Statistics report, university students have joined the exodus leaving Illinois.

Attorney General asks court to cut off state employee paychecks

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 30, 2017

Attorney General asked court to dissolve injunction ordering state to pay its employees; motion filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court.

Anti-Madigan rally planned in Springfield

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 7, 2017

The Illinois Policy Institute has announced an upcoming rally opposing Rep. Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) re-election as speaker of the House.

Analyst: Key to stopping loss of residents, jobs may lie in workers' comp reform

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 2, 2017

The U.S. Census Bureau report released this week reveals that between July 2015 and July 2016, Illinois lost 114,144 residents -- a net loss of 37,508 when arrivals are factored in -- a record high for the state.

Chatham mayor to face censure by village board over obscene gesture

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 27, 2016

The Edgar County Watchdogs said that after Mayor Tom Gray escaped his first ethics hearing held by the Village of Chatham Ethics Commission over Gray's obscene hand gesture, his second hearing didn't go so well for him.