Ethics in Government in Illinois

Midwest Democracy Network: Ethics in Government in Illinois


The public’s trust in state government is on the decline. To achieve public trust and confidence in an ethical government, the public must be able to depend on safeguards against corruption and meaningful checks and balances against abuses of political power.

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November 26 2012 at 06:00 PM

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois resigns, citing health; facing federal investigation

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Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) of the second Congressional District submitted his letter of resignation to Speaker of the House John Boehner before the Thanksgiving weekend. Voters in the district re-elected Jackson just two weeks before his resignation.…

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March 19 2012 at 03:05 PM

Midwest states challenged to lower corruption risk

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No Midwest Democracy Network states rank higher than 10th in a 50-state ranking of state transparency laws and corruption risk standards, and none received a higher grade than C. Michigan’s F grade ranks amongst the lowest in the country, while…

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March 19 2012 at 03:05 PM

Midwest states challenged to lower corruption risk

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No Midwest Democracy Network states rank higher than 10th in a 50-state ranking of state transparency laws and corruption risk standards, and none received a higher grade than C. Michigan’s F grade ranks amongst the lowest in the country, while…

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March 02 2012 at 03:43 PM

State of the States 2012

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Stateline.org has released their 2012 State of the States report. The report touches on the issues and stories that will take center stage around the country in state governments this year. Included here are…

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