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Illinois needs transparency.  From the governor all the way down to local trustees, it is vital that the public is given information on the workings of their government.

On the state level improvements have been made, but there is a long…

Remember that time in school when you forgot your homework assignment and received a grade of 0?

Well, the state of Illinois can commiserate.  Out of a possible 100 points, Illinois received a “0” from the government watchdog…

ForeSee Results, a customer satisfaction research firm, recently released a study furthering the argument for government transparency.

Applying an existing customer satisfaction model, ForeSee concluded that government agencies operating with transparency enjoy higher citizen satisfaction which in turn,…

An article in the Chicago Daily Observer today made an important point in the push for transparency in state government.

Bill Dwyer discusses two proposed bills that would help the government work around the Open Meetings…

Several local governments have taken up a creative new way to communicate with residents.

These municipalities should be commended in leading the charge for innovative problem solving. By using these new communication platforms, municipal governments are not only…

The Sears Tower has long stood as a beacon of Chicago – and Illinois at large. Rising above the clouds, the magnificent steel structure enamors residents and tourists alike. Yet recently, the building’s management has taken it a step further…

The Chicago Tribune ran a story today, noting the call for greater openness in Olympic bid considerations made by City Halls’ Inspector General, David Hoffman.

Hoffman, concerned by the apparent privacy with which Mayor Daley and the Chicago…