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Anti-abortion group claims victory in Chicago 'bubble zone' suit

By Russell Boniface | Aug 28, 2017

The Thomas More Society, a Chicago-based non-profit law firm, has reached a settlement in a case involving anti-abortion groups challenging Chicago’s “bubble zone” ordinance regarding abortion clinics, according to a press release.

Arts council ducking responsibility to turn over grant records, group says

By Russell Boniface | Aug 14, 2017

The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is "stone-walling" to keep public records of a questionable $3,000 grant award from the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW), the groups contends on its Illinois Leaks website.

Chicago aldermen demand answers to shifting of TIF money

By Russell Boniface | Aug 14, 2017

Chicago aldermen recently demanded an explanation from Mayor Rahm’s Emanuel Administration and McCormick Place officials about a plan to divert $55 million in tax increment financing money to a hotel construction project and Navy Pier upgrades, according to the Better Government Association (BGA).

Gov. Rauner issues amendatory veto to school funding bill

By Russell Boniface | Aug 2, 2017

On August 1, Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto to the school funding bill Senate Bill 1.

Chicago City Council will hear you now. OK, time's up

By Russell Boniface | Jul 17, 2017

The Chicago City Council has agreed to listen to public comments -- for 30 minutes.

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Junk status, lost lottery and failing infrastructure loom, attorney contends

By Russell Boniface | Jul 2, 2017

Illinois is looking at a triple threat of troubles if it can't pass a state budget, according to Eugene Keefe, a partner with the Chicago law firm of Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates.