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Hernandez Backs Measure to Create Greater Transparency in Government Spending

Jul 24, 2019 | Hernandez L

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently backed legislation that will create a public database showing all government spending in order to facilitate greater government transparency.“Transparency at all levels of government is something that we...

Carroll Highlights Efforts for Property Tax Relief, Balanced Budget and Stronger Illinois and Middle Class

Jun 1, 2019 | Carroll

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, is highlighting his legislative accomplishments this year that protects middle-class families, his priorities for property tax relief, holding local governments accountable and the balanced budget proposal...

Edly-Allen Legislation to Hold Lake County Board Accountable, Allow for Removal of Board Chair

Apr 19, 2019 | Edly-Allen

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To provide more transparency and an additional layer of accountability to local governments, state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, co-sponsored legislation to allow for the removal of a Lake County Board Chairperson.“Like most counties in...

Didech Joins Fight Against “Double-Dipping on Steroids”

Apr 18, 2019 | Didech

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – In an effort to fight against a practice commonly referred to as “double-dipping”, state Representative Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is sponsoring legislation to prevent county and municipal board members from collecting their pensions until...

Costa Howard Fights for Good Government and Transparency

Apr 18, 2019 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To prevent elected municipal officials from double-dipping at taxpayer expense, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, co-sponsored legislation that would prohibit public office holders from hiring themselves into paid positions within local...

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