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Without the quick release of government records on the Cash for Clunkers program, there is no way to know whether or not the program is a success.

If you’ve been wondering how to track stimulus money for Illinois, check out Recovery.Org, the federal website that shows where tax dollars are going.

Uptown Chicago taxpayers remain in the dark about the progress of the Wilson Yard TIF (tax increment financing) project.

Have you ever needed to call a state agency and been torn about which one you should call? Or have you ever called the agency you were sure you needed only to be told you need to call a different agency? You are not alone.

Transparency requires more than putting up a website claiming dedication to transparency. Committing to transparency involves making information readily available for the public and as up-to-date as possible.

Government transparency would help lawmakers and citizens see that Illinois doesn’t need more money, it needs less spending. The state of Illinois needs to think about some serious cuts in spending before it even hints at possibly raising taxes.