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Quinn Signs Strengthened Open Records Law

State Journal-Register | Posted 09.17.2009 | Chicago

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Gov. Pat Quinn today signed into law a rewrite of the state's open-records law that will allow courts to fine public bodies that violate it "willfully...

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More Reform Needed in Illinois

Rep. Jack Franks | Posted 07.17.2009 | Chicago

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Rep. Jack Franks

Illinois must re-evaluate its redistricting rules, which currently favor incumbents by allowing them to choose their constituents, rather than the people choosing their legislator.

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AG Madigan Proposes Crack Down On Government Secrecy

AP | Posted 06.13.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Illinois Open Meetings Act, Foia, Illinois Privacy Exemption, Government Secrecy, Illinois Foia Laws, Lisa Madigan, Chicago News

CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office is proposing changes to the state open records law that it says would dramatically cut ...

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Governor Quinn: Make Government Info Public

Associated Press | Posted 03.28.2009 | Chicago

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Gov. Pat Quinn has some new instructions on releasing public information: Do it. Quinn sent a memo to state agencies Wednesday t...

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Attorney General Madigan: Fine Governments That Withhold Public Documents

Associated Press | Posted 03.21.2009 | Chicago

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan wants to slap governments with up to a $1,000 fine for denying citizens the right to ...

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