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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.”

Despite promising option, Batinick doubts budget compromise

By Vimbai Chikomo | Apr 12, 2017

State Sens. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) and Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) recently unveiled a "Taxpayer Bargain" plan that aims to solve the budget stalemate.

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.

Naperville trustee candidate Porter pledges to prioritize transparency, consolidation efforts

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 22, 2017

Naperville Township trustee candidate Dan Porter is running this election with a single goal in mind: doing what’s best for taxpayers.

Winfield Township trustee candidate: Mary Ann Manna

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 22, 2017

All six Republican candidates running to fill the four open trustee positions on the Winfield Township board this election cycle attended a forum last week to answer questions about why residents should vote for them.

Hanzelin promises to put taxpayers first as trustee

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 22, 2017

Deciding to run for Naperville Township trustee is something Catherine Hanzelin began considering after she grew interested in township government a few years ago.

Dorr hopes to help fight for taxpayers, transparency as Naperville trustee

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 20, 2017

Kurt Dorr never thought he would run for public office, but the Naperville Township trustee candidate feels this is the right time for him to advocate for township residents at a greater capacity than he has in the past.

Frankfort mayor talks property taxes

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 6, 2017

Property taxes are a big – perhaps the biggest – issue for Illinois in 2017.

Numerous violations at daycare center may hurt Lincoln-Way District 210 residents

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jul 17, 2016

An Illinois watchdog group is sounding the alarm on the long laundry list of violations against a New Lenox Village daycare facility and the potential troubles Lincoln-Way District 210 residents may face as a result.

Policy expert says Madigan, Dems’ agenda is to protect political power

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 23, 2016

Matthew Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, is calling out Democrats in the General Assembly for putting their political interests before the needs of families and businesses in Illinois.