Pritzker fighting to keep political hiring reports under wraps
Pritzker fighting to keep political hiring reports under wraps
The lawyers who over 50 years ago started the fight against political patronage in Springfield and Chicago are arguing Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration is not ready to lose federal oversight of hiring. Efforts to hide hiring records prove that point, they said.
By Brad Weisenstein
Illinois lawmakers want voters to have recall power over Madigan
Illinois lawmakers want voters to have recall power over Madigan
Two state lawmakers want to amend the Illinois Constitution so voters can recall elected leaders. There is a simpler path to fix the state’s corruption.
Illinois school standards proposal pushes ‘progressive values’ over diverse views, critics say
Illinois school standards proposal pushes ‘progressive values’ over diverse views, critics say
Illinois educators may face controversial rules encouraging teachers to review their biases and privilege, accept multiple views as correct and encourage student activism.
Madigan tells Black lawmakers his strong leadership needed for tax hike, legislative map
Madigan tells Black lawmakers his strong leadership needed for tax hike, legislative map
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan made a pitch for keeping his leadership despite a federal corruption probe. He told Black state lawmakers he can deliver a tax hike and a new legislative map, again favoring Democrats.