Feds anti-corruption oversight of IL state hiring practices ends after 50 years, in win for Pritzker – Cook County Record

On Oct. 3, U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang formally vacated the so-called Shakman Decree over the governor’s office and agencies under the governor’s supervision. For the first time in decades, Illinois state government agencies under the purview of the governor’s office will no longer be subject to federal oversight to ensure neither the governor nor his political allies can continue Illinois’ long political tradition of using government jobs to cement and grow power.
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NB
3 years ago

With Shakman gone, if passed, could Amendment 1 overturne ‘Comprehensive Employment Plan’? Leaving illinoisans w zero protection against patronage hiring?

Riverbender
3 years ago

The Judge is an Obama appointee…why would you expect a different decision?

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