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For a look into Illinois state spending, check out the new transparency website, http://accountability.illinois.gov.

This site provides a good, first step towards more transparency in Illinois, but it still needs some work. For instance, it would be more helpful …

On Tuesday, August 11, Governor Pat Quinn signed spending transparency legislation—requiring a public, accessible website listing all state expenditures for taxpayers to see—into law.

The bill, called the Illinois Accountability Portal (HB35), passed both the House and Senate unanimously on …

Liberty Leader Scott O’Connell sent us a copy of this letter below, which is from a gentleman who sued to obtain access to the Wheaton School District 200 superintendent’s salary. This should highlight and provide yet another reason why transparency …

Open Illinois?

Governor Quinn has spoken about his support for transparency in the past…why is he waiting to sign the Illinois Accountability Portal (HB35), which awaits his signature after passing both the House and Senate in a unanimous vote?

Take …

Transparency bill HB35 passes both houses!

It’s a good day for Illinois — Rep. Mike Tryon’s transparency bill, HB35, has passed both houses — getting through the Senate unanimously after passing through the House unanimously on April 2, 2009.

Illinois …

Liberty Leaders and general public,

The Chicago Tribune has initiated a great project, “Your Government in Secret,” which provides a helpful guide to navigating the often-confusing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process. Check it out, and use it!…

Check out the recently published Illinois Commission on Government Reform’s report and recommendations for restoring Illinois here.

They make substantial recommendations about transparency measures Illinois should implement – at all levels of government. Good sign.

Their recommendations about campaign finance …

The Mercatus Center recently released a helpful report about the cost of state transparency initiatives, which you can find here.

Concerns about the cost of implementing transparency often come up, but, as you’ll see, cost does not have to be …

Cook County taxpayers are due for some good news…and some came today!

Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica has successfully passed his transparency resolution!

“This is a victory for the county taxpayers, as well as everyone who believes in reform and

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Citizen activist, Robert McQuillan, 52,has participated in school board meetings for seven years and questioned board members about taxes and spending. Now, he has successfully persuaded School District 304 to post its check registry online.

The Kane County Chronicle covered …