Prairie State Wire

Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities says it has no backlog to submit in debt transparency report

By Karen Kidd | Feb 13, 2018

It seems the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities didn't turn in a required report in time for State Comptroller Susana Mendoza's first debt transparency report because the council had nothing to report, or at least that's what its director says.

DCFS says it missed deadline for comptroller's debt transparency report, but did turn it in

By Karen Kidd | Feb 13, 2018

It was a bit like the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services failed to get its required homework turned in on time for State Comptroller Susana Mendoza's first debt transparency report, but a department deputy director said they did get it turned in.

From Chicago City Wire

Chicago Classical Academy to hold hearing with charter school commission

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Chicago Classical Academy will hold a public hearing with the Illinois State Charter School Commission Feb. 20 at Ping Tom Memorial Park.

Analysis: On campuses of all sizes, Illinoisans pay higher in-state tuition than Midwest peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | Feb 13, 2018

An Illinoisan attending the University of Illinois will spend nearly $8,000 more per year than a Missourian at Missouri State University-Springfield, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of 116 four-year public universities in 10 Midwestern states based on enrollment.

CMA - Joe Trippi reacts to the FBI memos & John Kelly's future at the White House

By LGIS News Service | Feb 12, 2018

Joe Trippi reacts to the FBI memos & John Kelly's future at the White House

Chicago's Morning Answer: Should John Kelly resign over handling of Porter abuse allegations?

By LGIS News Service | Feb 12, 2018

Chicago Morning Answer: Should John Kelly resign over handling of Porter abuse allegations?

IL Rising - Why Is IL higher Ed Unaffordable?

By LGIS News Service | Feb 12, 2018

IL Rising - Why Is IL higher Ed Unaffordable?

IL Rising - Pritzker Vs. Biss

By LGIS News Service | Feb 12, 2018

Pritzker Vs. Biss

IL Rising - J.B. Pritzker's Racially Insensitive Remarks

By LGIS News Service | Feb 12, 2018

IL Rising - J.B. Pritzker's Racially Insensitive Remarks

Bettergov's 2018 Illinois Primary Election - Voters guide and candidate questionnaires

By LGIS News Service | Feb 12, 2018

The BGA asked candidates running for contested state and Cook County-wide offices in the 2018 primary how they would improve and expand government accountability, efficiency and transparency for the residents they serve.

Bettergov - Doubek: review these questionnaires, debates and fact checks before you vote

By LGIS News Service | Feb 12, 2018

Do they have your attention yet? The candidates running in the 2018 primary, I mean.

Bettergov - Fact check: Rauner didn't make taxpayers fund late abortions

By LGIS News Service | Feb 12, 2018

Until recently, state Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton was little known beyond the capitol dome

This week in Illinois history: Feb. 28-March 4

By Robert Hadley | Feb 12, 2018

A teenage bank robber, the birth of an educational institution and Chicago's first female mayor highlight this week's historical milestones.

From East Central Reporter

Watchdog founders anticipate harsh reception at Coles County Republican dinner

By W.J. Kennedy | 7 years ago

The two founders of the Edgar County Watchdogs, who have a record of exposing local and state government waste and fraud, are gearing up for an old-fashioned showdown March 1 at the Coles County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner.

Governor's Office of Management and Budget director questioned by GOP committee members

By Angela Underwood | Feb 12, 2018

Hans Zigmund, new director of Gov. Bruce Rauner's Office of Management and Budget, had some explaining to do to three Republican lawmakers.

FRC Action PAC endorses Ives for governor

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 12, 2018

State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) has received the endorsement of the FRC Action PAC in her run against Gov. Bruce Rauner in the Republican primary.

Mercatus Center study: Illinois one of nation’s top nanny states

By W.J. Kennedy | Feb 12, 2018

Not only are Illinois residents burdened by some of the highest taxes in the nation, but their personal behaviors and habits are increasingly being manipulated by many of these same tax policies, according to a study published earlier this month by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.

Illinois pension funds: Where do taxpayers contribute most?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2018

Government pension funds in Joliet and Aurora depended most on taxpayer contributions to make ends meet in 2016, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

Chicago's Morning Answer: Salena Zito joins Dan & Amy to talk Jeff Sessions & the FBI rebuilding trust

By LGIS News Service | Feb 11, 2018

Chicago's Morning Answer: Salena Zito joins Dan & Amy to talk Jeff Sessions & the FBI rebuilding trust

Bettergov's Shaw asks can cell phone voting be a secure election reform?

By LGIS News Service | Feb 11, 2018

The tsunami of TV ads, news stories, press releases and social media that floods an election season is washing over us now, and Round One—the primaries—is just over a month away, so this is a good time to dry off and revisit some basic obligations in a healthy democratic society.