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AG rules against Rauner, in favor of Illinois Timesnew

Why did Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner leave a Holocaust remembrance ceremony early? We tried to find out, but Rauner has refused to turn over an unredacted copy of his appointment calendar. Illinois Times has sued the governor, with the Illinois Attorney General backing the paper.
Illinois Times  |  Bruce Rushton  |  09-30-2015  |  Politics

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?new

Illinois lawmakers and most elected officials are underpaid, according to a state board -- a board made up of legislative appointees.
Illinois Times  |  Bruce Rushton  |  04-24-2006  |  Politics

Labor Forcenew

The State of Illinois hopes for the best as it replaces computer contractors. Critics say the move is a payoff by the Blagojevich administration to a big public-employee union.
Illinois Times  |  Bruce Rushton  |  01-03-2006  |  Politics

Patronage in Illinois State Government Extends to Prisonsnew

The Illinois Department of Corrections hired a former college band director as an assistant warden at a southern Illinois prison, with a big boost in pay, another example of the cronyism that has federal investigators checking out the agency.
Illinois Times  |  Bruce Rushton  |  11-18-2005  |  Politics

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