political accountability

Businesses fail. Markets change. Companies change direction. But that's exactly why communities negotiate development agreements. #business #development

Board members are expected to exercise oversight of the school system and make decisions affecting students, educators, parents and taxpayers. #williewilson #cps

Park Forest has formally asserted in court that the alleged tortious conduct attributed to Woods was committed outside the scope of his elected office. #parkforest #joewoods

Corbett said the current system gives lawmakers significant influence over legislative ethics oversight and argued that a new structure should provide greater independence. #collingorbett #ethics

Gorman said the reports and footage raise questions that she believes Cook County voters should consider when evaluating the candidates. #cookcounty #footage

GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey, who trails far behind Pritzker in fundraising, said Thursday Pritzker’s billionaire status can only help him so much. #centersquare #statefair #finance

According to the material provided, Bailey spoke at the conference alongside Hank Kunneman, a pastor and self-described prophet associated with One Voice Ministries, as well as Richard Jones, whom LGBTQ Nation identified as a registered sex offender. #darrenbailey #conferennce #lgbtq

"Sending the most powerful speaker of the House in the country to prison apparently was not enough of a wakeup call for Illinois Democrats who are continuing the same abuse of power that got Madigan into trouble in the first place." #democrats #ethics #freedomcaucus

The report found that Bailey held a fundraiser during a legislative session day that required a minimum $100 contribution and directed supporters to donate through the Bailey for Illinois campaign committee. #democrats #darrenbailey #fundraising

The proposal comes amid a surge in outside spending in Illinois political races during the current election cycle. According to campaign finance reports cited by Ventura, the American Future PAC alone has spent about $2.6 million on legislative races. #elections #corporate #amendment