Illinois was the first state to create the Medicaid-like program, but in only three years it has become one of its “most expensive programs.”
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How Chicago City Council’s Newest Leaders Want to Use Their Power
The new committee chairs, whose ideas were often ignored under the Lightfoot administration, are planning big policy moves for Chicago.
Posted inInvestigations
Repeat Violators Leave Families Out in the Cold
Hundreds of buildings across Chicago have been cited repeatedly for violating heat-requirement ordinances, which are in effect from November through May.
Posted inInvestigating Responses
How the ‘Most Equity-Centric’ Law on Weed Went Wrong – and Where Illinois Can Go from Here
Illinois is finally issuing new dispensary licenses. But after legislation failed last month, advocates say the state’s cannabis industry has a long way to go to achieve true social equity.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Were New HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Paused over Patient Safety or Is It a Cook County Money Grab?
Cook County Health is spending millions of dollars creating its own medical research department while it continues a yearlong investigation into the nonprofit managing its clinical trials — a move drawing criticism from research staff members and advocates.
Posted inUpdates
Illinois Answers Project Welcomes New State and Solutions Editor
Rachel Aretakis has joined the Illinois Answers Project as the state and solutions editor.Â
Posted inInvestigating Responses
A Popular Affordable Housing Initiative Is Ripe For Expansion in Chicago — But When?
City officials and multiple alderpeople agree the Additional Dwelling Unit program deserves a boost. But amid political and logistical hurdles, they warn it will take time.
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BGA Continues Expansion, Adds Three New Hires
The Better Government Association, and its nonprofit newsroom the Illinois Answers Project, has added three new staff members amid ongoing expansion. New additions include Mumina Mohamud, community engagement and partnerships […]
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
What Happens at the End of a ShotSpotter Contract?
As Chicago decides whether to end the controversial service that alerts police to gunshots, the city of Dayton, which canceled its contract, may offer some lessons.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Big Spending and a Springfield Joyride for South Suburban ‘People’s Mayor’
Tiffany Henyard makes about $250,000 a year as the mayor of Dolton and the supervisor of Thornton Township. Critics blast her free spending ways while her fans cite the progress she’s made.
