Welch this week took a step toward accountability by identifying one key parameter he will use to assess the maps as they’re drawn. “The end goal has to be to arrive at fair maps that have equitable representation for underserved and overlooked communities across the entire state”.
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Una Investigación sobre Corrupción Pesa sobre la Contienda Electoral por la Alcaldía de Lyons
Mientras se postula para un cuarto mandato, el alcalde de Lyons Chris Getty, ha gastado casi $100,000 en cuentas legales vinculadas a una amplia investigación de corrupción
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Corruption Investigation Hangs Over Mayoral Race in Western Suburb
Lyons Mayor Chris Getty has spent nearly $100,000 on legal bills tied to a wide-ranging corruption investigation as he runs for a fourth term.
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‘Lo Que Se Dice Aquí, Se Queda Aquí’. El Trabajo Del Comité Que Identificó Los 41 Monumentos Públicos Para Su Posible Remoción Permanece Opaco.
El comité creado por Lightfoot concluyó que las estatuas de Colón, Washington, Lincoln y otros deberían ser retiradas, pero el Ayuntamiento no ha dado detalles sobre cómo se tomaron esas decisiones, porque dice que el comité no es un organismo público.
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Chicago Statue Review Committee Not Making Transparent Decisions, Better Government Association Reports
The Chicago Monuments Project committee is not making decisions transparently, according to the Better Government Association.
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Greising: A Note for the Mayor: As We Judge History, History Will Judge Us
Reformer—or open-government reprobate? If Lightfoot doesn’t begin delivering on her transparency promises soon, the answer will be obvious when the history of her administration is cast.
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BGA’s Driehaus Foundation Investigative Awards to Remain Virtual for 2021
Open Call for Investigative Reporting Submissions
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Greising: An Illinois House speaker talking about voter trust? More of that, please.
New Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch still is in the early days of his first big turn on the public stage. He told the Economic Club of Chicago last week that Gov. J.B. Pritzker should try a do-over on the graduated income tax — and then, in a forum the very next day, said he was just “spitballing” those remarks.
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‘What’s Said Here, Stays Here.’ Work of the Committee That Identified 41 Public Monuments for Possible Removal Remains Opaque.
Committee formed by Lightfoot concluded statues of Columbus, Washington, Lincoln and others should be reviewed, but City Hall isn’t releasing many details about how those decisions came to be because it says the committee isn’t a public body.
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COVID-19 Illinois: BGA Fact-Checks Gov. Pritzker’s Claim Il Outpacing Other Large States in Vaccinations
Fact Check: Is Illinois outpacing other large states in COVID vaccines?
