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Corruption
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by David Milton Brent
1:57pm
Mon Feb 20

Two Different Views Of Corruption In Illinois

Last week, two separate data sets were released measuring corruption levels in each of the fifty state governments. The studies painted two very different pictures of Illinois, suggesting that evaluations of government activity can vary significantly depending on the metrics being used.

Quick Hit
by Matthew Blake
10:13pm
Wed Feb 15

Signs Of Reform In Chicago And Illinois Politics?

A report released today from the University of Illinois at Chicago political science department delivered the not so breaking news that city and state government have an appalling history of corruption – the worst track record in the country, according to one stat the authors cited.

Less clear is what changes Chicago and Illinois citizens can expect to see in this area. Read more »