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Former Illinois LIG says ethics commission 'squashed' her findings of 'wrongdoing'

By Vimbai Chikomo | 5 years ago

Former Illinois Legislative Inspector General Julie Porter is speaking out about the Legislative Ethics Commission’s effort to squash her reports on “wrongdoing.”

Pritzker's State of the State address lacked talk of real reform, Rep. Bailey says

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 5, 2020

In response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recent State of the State address before the General Assembly, Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) expressed concern about the governor's commitment to meaningful reform with regard to the rampant corruption that continues to plague Springfield.

Batinick: AFSCME members authorizing a strike is 'disappointing'

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 6, 2017

When the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) scheduled a strike vote earlier this year, many viewed the move as another tactic orchestrated by the union to prevent Gov. Bruce Rauner from imposing his last, best offer.

Johnston City mayor discusses digging city out of financial hole, planned improvements

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 20, 2017

When Johnston City's Jim Mitchell took over as mayor six years ago, the city’s outlook was bleak.

Marion Park Board Commissioner Chris Sheffler seeks third term

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 6, 2017

After serving as commissioner on the Marion Park Board for two partial terms, Chris Sheffler is hoping to secure a full four-year term on the board this spring.

CDB warns agency cannot do its job without stopgap budget

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 22, 2016

Jodi Golden, executive director of the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), said during a recent press conference that hundreds of construction projects have been abandoned since the budget impasse last year, and that a stopgap budget is the agency’s only life line.