David Greising: Illinois’ patronage history endures. Illinois still needs the Shakman decree. – Chicago Tribune*

"Don’t take my word for it. Rather, consider what Shakman monitor Noelle Brennan reported earlier this year. In a January court filing, Brennan pointed to shortcomings at the Illinois Capital Development Board, a key player in Pritzker’s $45 billion Rebuild Illinois infrastructure plan...Then, in a February response to the state’s effort to vacate its Shakman decree, Brennan accused the governor’s office of limiting her ability to communicate with state agencies...The report found widespread overuse of personal services contracts, too, as an alternative to hiring that complies with Shakman restrictions."
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Giddyap
1 year ago

Putting Illinois Democrats on the honor system is about as stupid as stupid gets.

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