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| Material Type: | Government publication, State or province government publication |
|---|---|
| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
James Dunlap Nowlan; Samuel K Gove; Richard J Winkel; University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus). Institute of Government and Public Affairs. |
| ISBN: | 9780252077029 0252077024 |
| OCLC Number: | 437186798 |
| Notes: | "Published in collaboration with the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois." |
| Description: | viii, 265 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm. |
| Contents: | Illinois in perspective -- Power, parties, groups, and the media -- Elections / Kent D. Redfield -- Constitutions -- The legislature -- The executive -- The courts -- The intergovernmental web -- Education -- Taxing and spending -- Illinois: strong but not achieving. |
| Responsibility: | James D. Nowlan, Samuel K. Gove, and Richard J. Winkel, Jr. |
Abstract:
Why has corruption flourished in Illinois even as reformers struggle for ethical change? How do the three regions of the state compete for resources? How does the legislature work? When did the state become so blue? What powers do the governor and other elected officials really have? This book sheds light on these questions.
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"The best book on Illinois politics and government. With inside information and interviews never before available, Illinois Politics: A Citizen's Guide will be used by scholars, students, and citizens for many years to come." Dick Simpson, former Chicago alderman and author of Inside Urban Politics: Voices from America's Cities and Suburbs Read more...
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