Pay To Play? The Governor's Campaign War Chest
December 22, 2008 - CBS Chicago

It's not all that easy picking the sleaziest state
December 20, 2008 - Houston Chronicle

Ill. Lt. Gov. Quinn may name new senator
December 18, 2008 - USA Today

Madigan laid out a case in memo last summer
December 16, 2008 - The State Journal-Register

Can Blagojevich Use Campaign Cash to Pay Lawyers?
December 16, 2008 - ProPublica

Madigan invites reporters to testify for committee
December 16, 2008 - The State Journal-Register

Quinn Would Face $2 Billion Budget Gap as Blagojevich Successor
December 15, 2008 - Bloomberg News

Illinois corruption: deep roots, tough to weed out
December 14, 2008 - Associated Press

Could Blago Cause Trouble for Daley?
December 13, 2008 - Time Magazine

How do we solve a problem like Blagojevich?
December 12, 2008 - Medill Reports

Gov.'s troubles could deepen if Rezko testifies
December 12, 2008 - Fort Mill Times

Ex-Obama Fund-Raiser Was Close to Illinois Governor, but Kept Ties Separate
December 11, 2008 - New York Times

Barack The Untouchable
December 11, 2008 - Newsweek

The Fall of the House of Blago: How a Governor Self-Destructed
December 11, 2008 - Time Magazine

Obama Was Mute on Illinois Corruption
December 11, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal

Ill. lieutenant gov. has battled with Blagojevich
December 10, 2008 - Associated Press

Illinois governor back at work after corruption arrest
December 10, 2008 - CNN

Lawsuits have given governor court experience December 10, 2008 - The State Journal-Register

Bloomberg Campaign Manager Was Aide to Embattled Illinois Governor
December 9, 2008 - New York Times

Illinois Corruption A 'Systemic Problem'
December 9, 2008 - CBS 2 Chicago

State drops a notch in 'integrity index'
December 8, 2008 - North Carolina News & Observer

Feds Have Covert Recordings of Governor
December 8, 2008 - WSIL

Sen. Kate Kelly: Idaho needs to upgrade ethics standards for
December 7, 2008 - The Idaho Statesman

Rosemont mayor returns mob-linked funds
December 6, 2008 - The Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago would get $1.1B in parking meter lease
December 3, 2008 - The Associated Press

Illinois treasurer calls for revamping pension system
December 3, 2008 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Giannoulias calls for creation of ILPERS by merging state pension boards
December 1, 2008 - Polish News

A look behind the state's revolving-door policy
December 1, 2008 - Daily Herald

Bobby vs. Barry
December 1, 2008 - W&M The Dog Street Journal

Open up, Beacon Hill
December 1, 2008 - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Why do 2 politicians need bodyguards?
November 30, 2008 - Chicago Sun-Times

Time to jam revolving door, watchdogs say
November 29, 2008 - Daily Herald

Controversies bring push for more ethics laws
November 28, 2008 - The Boston Globe

Pols have rights too - don’t they?
November 26, 2008 - Crain’s Chicago Business

Report shows S.D.’s need for more open government
November 22, 2008 - Black Hills Pioneer

Appeals court: Ill. gov. must turn over subpoenas
November 20, 2008 - Chicago Tribune

More Sunshine
November 20, 2008 - Idaho Mountain Express and Guide

Judge: Federal subpoenas must be made public
November 20, 2008 - The Chicago Sun-Times

Stop PSC members' free meals
November 20, 2008 - The Daily Advertiser

Famous CMR skull not what you think it is
November 17, 2008 - Great Fall Tribune

Study ranks Idaho 44th in government integrity
November 14, 2008 - The Olympian

Jarrett for Cabinet role?
November 13, 2008 - mlive.com

Report shows S.D.'s need for more open government
November 11, 2008 - Black Hills Pioneer

SD 50th in integrity ranking email to a friend
November 10, 2008 - KXnet.com

N.C. ranked as fair on open government
November 8, 2008 - Asheville Citizen-Times

La. ethics reform draws praise
November 6, 2008 - The Daily Advertiser

In good government survey, Mass. ranks in middle of pack
November 3, 2008 - Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle

Stroger slaps his name on roadwork signs
August 15, 2008 - Daily Herald

Federal Monitor: City hiring still flawed, vulnerable to fraud
August 8, 2008 - ABC-7 (WLS) News

Southland communities weigh benefits of tax rebates
August 3, 2008 - Southtown Star

Gov: I'm still not a target of feds
July 31, 2008 - Chicago Sun-Times

Peraica donors include felons
July 30, 2008 - Chicago Sun-Times

Our Opinion: County panel given too much leeway on suits
July 29, 2008 - State Journal Register

Investigation Reveals Non-Essential Cook County Workers Get Cars
July 24, 2008 - My Fox Chicago

Hey brother can you spare a billion dollars?
July 23, 2008 - Medill Reports

Freedom of Information Standards Failed by 38 States -- says report
July 21, 2008 - Government Technology

Freedom of Information Standards Failed by 38 States
July 19, 2008 - MarketWatch

Tinley cops rethink access to politics reports involving Howe
July 17, 2008 - Southtown Star

Megaplan debate
July 17, 2008 - Miami Herald

Remember your Right to Know
July 10, 2008 - Suburban and Wayne Times

Good government is up to the people
July 9, 2008 - The People's Defender

Some Politicians Want Voters to Have More Power
July 9, 2008 - Chicago Public Radio

Obama Product of rugged Chicago politics
July 6, 2008 - Austin American-Statesman

Obama Product of rugged Chicago politics
July 3, 2008 - Marshall News Messenger

The Shame of Proviso's high schools
June 24, 2008 - Forest Park Review

Obama fundraiser attracts criticism from GOP, raises questions on ethics
June 17, 2008 - The Hill

O'Hare project could cost anywhere from $15 billion to $67 billion
June 17, 2008 - Daily Herald

The Silence of Obama
June 13, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal

Budget Battle Threatens State Employee Paychecks Dispute Involves Pay Raise For Elected Officials
June 9, 2008 - CBS 2 Chicago

Rezko whistleblower still has no hospital, five years after the fact
June 8, 2008 - Daily Herald

Former Obama Fundraiser Convicted of Corruption
June 5, 2008 - The Washington Post

Rezko convicted of corruption
June 4, 2008 - The Chicago Tribune

Reactions to Rezko Verdict
June 4, 2008 - City Room

Update fixes some problems in law, but more must be done
June 3, 2008 - The Tennessean

ICPR and Other Reform Advocates Call on Gov. Blagojevich to Stop Accepting Campaign Contributions from State Contractors
June 2, 2008 - The Daily Chronicle

Grayslake school district given awards by company it hired
June 1, 2008 - The Daily Herald

A click away: Bill would make it easier to see how reps vote
May 30, 2008 - The Daily Chronicle

Obama played hardball in first Chicago campaign
May 30, 2008 - CNN

Rezko wanted in Las Vegas over gambling debts
May 29, 2008 - Daily Herald

Ad tailored for 1 specific hire
May 27, 2008 - Chicago Sun-Times

County clout for ex-cons
May 19, 2008 - Chicago Sun-Times

Obama Helped Supporters Get Millions in Illinois State Business
May 17, 2008 - Assyrian International News Agency

Legal expert on worker's compensation issues
May 13, 2008 - Chicago Tribune

Blagojevich attorney sent gubernatorial staff on hunt for Rezko links, memo says
May 13, 2008 - Quad City Times

Aloof on Sandy bonuses
May 8, 2008 - Salt Lake Tribune

Traffic Money for N.Y. May Benefit Other Cities
April 30, 2008 - New York Times

Opinion/Editorial: Appeals Court sends shock waves through City Hall
April 18, 2008 - Chicago Sun-Times

Reformer: Trial Will Reveal 'Cesspool' of IL Politics
February 29, 2008 - ABC News

Obama Discloses New Rezko Details
February 20, 2008 - ABC News

Victory for clout in 21st Ward
January 25, 2007 - Chicago Sun-Times

Fed probe takes bite out of gov's war chest
January 23, 2008 - Chicago Sun-Times

Orland Fire District's budget sparks questions
January 18, 2008 - The Southtown Star

Patti profited on Maxwell St. makeover
January 17, 2008 - Chicago Sun-Times

Opinion/Editorial: Governor considers corruption, ethics unimportant
January 8, 2008 - State Journal-Register

Changes in laws, attitude needed to improve public access
October 8, 2007 Bloomington Pantagraph

Obama vs. Bill
October 1, 2007 MSNBC

Loyal Network Backs Obama After His Help
October 1, 2007 New York Times

Priorities overlap, differ for gubernatorial candidates
September 30, 2007 Daily Advertiser

No Form? Big Questions
September 13, 2007 Chicago Public Radio

Report: No disclosures filed by some on state boards
September 13, 2007 Associated Press

Many in top state posts fail to file ethics form
September 13, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times

Will board perks fall prey to cuts?
September 4, 2007 Daily Herald

City ethics ordinance unenforceable, officials say
August 23, 2007 Berwyn Banner

Willis family, Daley react to Ryan decision
August 21, 2007 ABC7 Chicago

Mayor�s paper teeters on ethical ledge
August 21, 2007 Berwyn Banner

Business ties, secrecy tarnish reputation of Orland fire district
August 10, 2007 Daily Southtown

Assessor slams Madigan tax plan
August 6, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times

Report gives grim picture of integrity in our home state
August 2, 2007 Daily Advertiser

Transparency in government
August 2, 2007 Advocate & WBRZ News 2 Louisiana

Apartment deal could be conflict in Orland Fire Protection District
August 1, 2007 Daily Southtown

Illinois Gov. gets own lawyer after AG bails on Fed. subpoena cases
July 30, 2007 LegalNewsline

Madigan withdraws as attorney for governor in records case
July 27, 2007 WQAD

Griffin had right to run
July 27, 2007 Daily Herald

Pa.'s open secret
July 27, 2007 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Senate President Emil Jones Holds 'Pay-to-Play' Legislation Hostage ... ICPR Asks Why?
July 23, 2007 EarthTimes.org

Senate President's Stepson Gets Lucrative Contract
July 9, 2007 NBC5.com

Secret deals enrich Jones stepson's firm
July 9, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times

Public should back work of LA Ethics 1
July 5, 2007 Daily Advertiser

TIF for Tat
June 29, 2007 Chicago Reader

County board's closed sessions under review
June 25, 2007 Herald News

Closed talks on landfill drawing fire
June 21, 2007 Beacon News

Better access to records the goal of pending changes to state law
June 20, 2007 Montgomery Newspapers

FOAI under fire
June 19, 2007 Daily Egyptian

State payroll closed to public
June 17, 2007 Argus Leader Media

Media ignore key details in Obama/Rezko letter story
June 14, 2007 Media Matters

BGA on CNN: Obama's ties to Tony Rezko
June 13, 2007 - CNN's "The Situation Room"

Let sun shine on records
June 8, 2007 The Advocate

Donations can't fail to catch Nu�ez's eye
June 4, 2007 Los Angeles Times

Chamber working with group to boost state ethics laws
June 2, 2007 Bayou Business Review

Combine will roll a winner, eventually
May 30, 2007 Chicago Tribune

Access to Government Pays Should Be Just the Start
May 25, 2007 RedOrbit

The next Ryan?
May 24, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times

State needs ethics reform -- now
May 24, 2007 Shreveport Times

Nothing but the best -- on taxpayers' tab
May 20, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times

Streamlining art
May 19, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times

Daley's art-selection plan OK'd by council committee
May 18, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times

You Talk, We'll Pick
May 18, 2007 Chicago Reader

Panel takes on closed meetings
May 18, 2007 Rapid City Journal

Panel alters ethics proposals
May 7, 2007 Lousiana Advocate

Lawmaker's wife, son also do well on state's dime
May 3, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times

Governor got gifts from indicted woman
May 3, 2007 Daily Herald

Does Family Matter In Getting No-Bid Contracts?
May 3, 2007 NBC5.com

ICPR's Judicial Public Financing Legislation Approved by Senate
May 2, 2007 Yahoo NewsWire

Ald. Burke loses 10 blue-chip clients; replaces them
May 2, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times

Newspaper association solicits public support for open records reform
April 28, 2007 Mercury

Disclosure laws worst in nation
April 28, 2007 Republican Herald

A system of loopholes
April 27, 2007 State Journal-Register

Gov. Blagojevich criticized for concealing information
April 26, 2007 State Journal-Register

Survey shows no improvement in FOIA compliance
April 26, 2007 State Journal-Register

ICPR Applauds Illinois House for Passage of Legislation Combatting 'Pay To Play' State Contracts
April 25, 2007 PR Newswire

Watchdog Group Calls On Daley To Add Resources To Inspector General's Office
April 25, 2007 WBBM 780

Extreme makeover
April 24, 2007 Baton Rouge Business Report

Governor can fire attorney general in records case
April 17, 2007 The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

Blago political allies used government planes
April 17, 2007 Courier News

Prepare for political corruption of Olympic proportions
April 16, 2007 Daily Herald

Madigan taken off subpoena suit
April 14, 2007 State Journal-Register

State cleared way for Jones' wife to get job
April 11, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times

Public info slow, unsure from offices
April 9, 2007 Joliet Herald News

Party costs: Local leaders make call
April 8, 2007 Joliet Herald News

Speculation Starts On Chicago's Next Top Cop
April 3, 2007 WBBM News 780

Call the cops! Oh, he is a cop . . .
March 27, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times

Cole pulls campaign link from city Web site
March 27, 2007 Daily Egyptian

Clout-rich Blagojevich friend now lobbying in Springfield
March 25, 2007 Daily Herald

Whose government is it?
March 22, 2007 TriValleyCentral.com

Law could open up state records
March 20, 2007 The Intelligencer

Travel spending rules vary
March 19, 2007 Bellevile News-Democrat

Let the sun shine in
March 18, 2007 Townhall.com

Records belong to all of us
March 15, 2007 Cincinnati Post

Openness vows by gov give way to self-interest
March 15, 2007 Daily Southtown

People's right to records a key
March 13, 2007 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Governor's self-interest drops Madigan from suit: critic
March 13, 2007 LegalNewsline.com

Slaughter the pigs at the trough
March 13, 2007 Business Report

State closes doors on public records
March 12, 2007 Associated Press

Alaska's government records not universally available
March 11, 2007 Anchorage Daily News

Open-government laws written for the public not always obeyed
March 11, 2007 TriCities.com

Ethics law no roadblock for ex-IDOT exec
March 6, 2007 Chicago Tribune

Election chairman faces accusations of conflict of interest
March 5, 2007 ABC7Chicago.com

Blagojevich refuses to obey state public records act
March 4, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times

Blagojevich refuses to obey state public records act
March 4, 2007 Chicago Daily Southtown

GOV WANTS MADIGAN OFF CASE
March 2, 2007 Capitol Fax

Gov wants attorney general off subpoena disclosure case
March 2, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Thanks Voters For Support
February 28, 2007 nbc5.com

Former State Employee Says Supervisor Demanded Sex
February 27, 2007 nbc5.com

Village agrees on property split
February 27, 2007 nwi.com

Chicago's Daley follows in footsteps of 'the boss'
February 23, 2007 SignOnSanDiego.com

Harvey still searching for missing records
February 22, 2007 Daily Southtown

'Very Busy'
February 20, 2007 Daily Southtown

Gov. Hired Rezko Firm For Home Renovation
February 18, 2007 Chicago Sun Times

Lawmaker: Make pay hikes straightforward
February 16, 2007 State Journal Register

Appearances aren't real reform
February 4, 2007 Baton Rouge Advocate

Good government proposals were best part of Rendell inaugural speech
January 21, 2006 Morning Call (KRT)

Records: City hall tracking holiday gifts to Daley
December 23, 2006 Chicago Tribune

• Spreadsheet tracking who's naughty, nice to mayor (pdf)

Attorney General's office sides with BGA, says Governor's office should release subpoenas
October 26, 2006 - Letter from Atty General's Office

If you don't buy this newspaper...
October 23, 2006 - Slate.com

Toledo Blade wins investigative journalism award for 'Coingate'
September 16, 2006 - Toledo Blade

Daley has no problem with fundraiser for convicted patronage chief
August 22, 2006 - Chicago Sun-Times

The Town Rules
July 13, 2006 - ABC-7 Chicago

VIDEO: State investigating Stroger fundraising records
July 12, 2006 - Fox Chicago

VIDEO: Poor record-keeping prompts questions about fundraising at Ald. Stroger's office
July 10, 2006 - Fox Chicago

VIDEO: Todd Stroger asks county workers for campaign cash
July 5, 2006 - Fox Chicago

Despite new allegations, Blagojevich says misconduct is limited
July 2, 2006 - Associated Press via Chicago Tribune

Walling out Cook voters is a risky strategy
June 30, 2006 - Chicago Sun-Times

Stroger to ask officials to put his son on November ballot
June 29, 2006 - Associated Press

All in the Family in Cook County
June 29, 2006 - Time

Todd Stroger could inherit father's political war chest
June 28, 2006 - ABC-7 Chicago

Groups urge Illinois TV stations to boost election and public affairs coverage
June 26, 2006 - Press Release - Illinois Campaign for Political Reform via PR Newswire

Officials question lawyer representing 2 sides
June 25, 2006 - Northwest Indiana Times

Hastert defends land deal
June 16, 2006 - Chicago Daily Herald

Check backgrounds before offering economic development incentives
June 15, 2006 - Editorial - Northwest Indiana Times

Fraud conviction doesn't halt tax incentives
June 12, 2006 - Northwest Indiana Times

Feds might want to know how hiring lists were used
June 4, 2006 - Associated Press via CBS-2 Chicago

Reading "Lolita" in Pierre, South Dakota
June 1, 2006 - TPM Cafe

Chicago stalwart also left mark on suburbs
May 31, 2006 - Chicago Daily Herald

Pol who ruled Cook County for decades dies
May 30, 2006 - Chicago Daily Herald

Former Cook County board president dies at 93
May 29, 2006 - CBS-2 Chicago

Mayor backs his spending actions
May 26, 2006 - Chicago Tribune

New Lenox paid $500 bar tab?
May 25, 2006 - Chicago Tribune

City Council tolerates corruption
May 10, 2006 - Opinion Piece - Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Southtown

Doltonn hires mayor's brother to fight graft
May 5, 2006 - Chicago Tribune

Mayor hires twin to 'fight corruption'
May 5, 2006 - Sploid.com

Reform isn't 'rocking,' it's sinking like a stone
May 3, 2006 - Chicago Sun-Times

Hynes urges passage of reform ethics
April 27, 2006 - Marion Daily Republican

A bad move on major moves suit
April 26, 2006 - Opinion Piece - News Sentinel

Delayed adjournment cuts into House attendance
April 24, 2006 - Chicago Sun-Times

Legislators skip sessions extending beyond planned adjournment
April 24, 2006 - Associated Press

Conflict of interest: Casino revenue flowing to groups of decision makers
April 24, 2006 - NW Indiana Times

Corruption probes don't end at Ryan
April 22, 2006 - NPR's Weekend Edition

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The sorry state of Illinois
April 23, 2006 - Chicago Tribune Editorial

Verdict could mean trouble for Daley, Blagojevich
April 20, 2006 - Medill News Svc. / NW Indiana Times

Corruption Hunt In Full Swing After Ryan Verdict
April 18, 2006 - Associated Press

BGA reacts to Ryan verdict
April 18, 2006 - WBBM Newsradio 780

AUDIO: Ryan found guilty on all counts (mp3)
April 18, 2006 - Chicago Public Radio
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Rivals say O'Hare bid stacks deck in favor of Daley pals
April 14, 2006 - Chicago Sun-Times

Daley refuses to comment on latest corruption charges
April 11, 2006 - ABC-7 Chicago

Full-time job at the helm of New Lenox?
March 25, 2006 - Joliet Herald News

Exhaustive list of lobbyists returns
March 18, 2006 - Chicago Sun Times

Journalists battle to shed a little sunshine on records
March 15, 2006 - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Lobbyist list found lacking
March 10, 2006 - Chicago Sun Times

Corruption allegations anything but an innocent part of Chicago politics
March 6, 2006 - Daily Southtown

Gidwitz plugs holes in finance reports
February 12, 2006 - Chicago Sun-Times

St. Patrick's Day
February 12, 2006 - U.K. Observer

Public test Pennsylvanians still struggle for the right to know
June 27, 2005 Albany Times

Cook County Judge rules in favor of BGA, confidential sources (pdf)
May 20, 2005 - Cook County Circuit Court Opinion

Lift government's shroud of darkness
March 19, 2005 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Clampdown on info had started years before 9/11
March 14, 2005 - Charleston Gazette