In praising the state for its ability to attract business, Democratic governor candidate J.B. Pritzker stretches the truth about the educational accomplishments of Illinois’ workforce.
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BGA Honored With National Award For Environmental Reporting
Series on the nuclear industry ‘Power Struggle’ recognized by Society of Environmental Journalists.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
A Manafort Lender’s Emanuel Ties
Chicago’s mayor spent millions in city taxpayer funds to aid expansion of the same West Loop bank prosecutors now say made $16 million in questionable loans to a former Trump campaign chairman now on trial for alleged tax and bank fraud.
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Fact-Check: No, Chicago’s Pre-K Program Is Not in Decline
Overall preschool enrollment has dipped under Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. But that’s an incomplete measure of the city’s program, which has increased more in-demand, full-day opportunities substantially since he took office.
Posted inOpinion
Greising: The Glut of Lowbrow Gubernatorial TV Ads
The two campaigns adamantly steer clear of substance, dazzling voters with rhetorical sleight of hand.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Illinois Politics Becomes the Plaything of the Rich
This year’s race for governor is the King Kong vs. Godzilla of big-money politics, rendering small donors irrelevant and impacting races down the ballot as well.
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Podcast: Digital Government in Illinois, Part 2: Can Illinois Be More Like Estonia?
Imagine paying your taxes with the click of a button, never having to wait in line at the DMV, and voting from the comfort of your own home. That’s how Estonians do it. On this episode of Ready Set Gov, we talk to Anna Piperal, Managing Editor of e-Estonia, on all things digital government in Estonia.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Rauner, Pritzker Shun Transparency Even When It Might Help
In refusing to release comprehensive tax information, wealthy rivals forego a possibility of debunking specious attacks about their finances.
Posted inEquity & Economic Opportunity
CHA Seniors File Complaint Over Missing Grab Bars
The grab bar complaint is the latest in a series of grievances by CHA residents about the agency’s failure to keep residents safe.
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Fact-Check: Was Rauner’s First Term a Dry Spell for Jobs? No.
Pritzker’s running mate Stratton says employment flatlined under Rauner. But federal jobs data—and her campaign’s own response—tell a different story.
