David Greising

The attorney general’s candor about the recent cyberattack on his operation is laudable. But it doesn’t begin to answer all the questions that still hang over the incident.

One person in Illinois has the power to bring much-needed strength to the legislative inspector general’s office: Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Yet Pritzker has refused to exercise that power.

Lightfoot and her police chief have yet to deliver a strategy that works. When that strategy materializes, the state’s attorney’s office and the courts will do their parts.

Much of what we know as aldermanic privilege relies on the traditions of Chicago government, not powers granted in city ordinances. That makes it difficult to stamp it out for good.

Whether it starts a civic conversation or a bar stool bicker, a well-turned column is good for the reader, and for society as a whole.

There are all kinds of moving parts in the multi-party, omnibus energy bill expected to be finalized next week in Springfield.

Unless more vigorous and committed leadership emerges, the “first step” from this legislative session may lead only to another cul-de-sac on the path toward cleaning up Illinois government.

llinois voters deserved better on the big issues this spring.

Illinois ranks very poorly in one ranking in providing services to adults with disabilities. And a study last year estimated Illinois would need to spend an additional $1.3 billion over five years to meet requirements of a consent decree. But Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s current budget makes clear he won’t meet the target.

Victory on behalf of consumers and accountability for Commonwealth Edison are far from assured by the governor’s new utility regulation proposal. But at least he is taking on the fight.