Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Illinois Handbook of Government
Author: Handbook of Illinois Government
Author: Illinois. Office of Secretary of StatePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Handbook of Illinois Government
Author: Basic Illinois Government
Author: David KenneyPublisher: SIU Press
ISBN: 9780809318223
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
This latest revision of a classic text presents a comprehensive view of government in Illinois. David Kenney and Barbara L. Brown begin by describing the role of states in the federal system and the basic nature of Illinois as a governmental entity. Next they offer a thorough description of the policy-making process in government. They discuss the three political regions of Illinois--Chicago, Cook County and the collar counties, and downstate--and they outline recent trends in Illinois voter turnout, ticket splitting, party organization, the election schedule, voter qualifications, and the regulation of campaign finance. The problems created by the decennial redrawing of district lines, including the redistricting of 1991, are covered in Kenney and Brown's treatment of the legislative branch of the government. Special emphasis is given to the question of who goes to the General Assembly and who its leaders are, along with a full description of the legislative procedure. Turning to the executive branch, Kenney and Brown first focus on the office of governor. Considerable attention is given to the multiple terms of James R. Thompson, Illinois' longest serving governor, and the election in 1991 of James Edgar. The authors conclude the chapter with a description of the administrative structure of the executive branch. The Illinois court system and the jurisdictions of its three levels are presented as Kenney and Brown turn to the judicial branch of government. They provide biographical information on each of the current justices of the Illinois Supreme Court with particular emphasis on their partisanship. The judgeship selection process is carefully considered and Operation Greylord, which revealed pervasive corruption in the Cook County courts, is discussed. As is the case in each of the chapters on the branches of government, Kenney and Brown offer detailed descriptions of current public officials. Basic Illinois Government also includes chapters on local government, state and local finance, and policy-making issues in education, corrections, welfare, and transportation. In the local government section Kenney and Brown make clear the powers and functions of counties, townships, special districts, and municipal corporations, giving special attention to Chicago and Cook County. They compare the taxing and spending policies of Illinois to those of the rest of the United States and review in detail the controversial income tax increase of 1983 and 1989 with its extension in 1991.
Illinois Voters' Handbook
Author: Woman's City Club of ChicagoPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Illinois Local Government
Author: James F. KeanePublisher: SIU Press
ISBN:
Category : Local government
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Over 6,500 local governments -- ranging from counties and municipalities to obscure mosquito abatement districts -- and 100,000 government officials make Illinois government the most complex of any state in the Union. James F. Keane and Gary Koch have compiled this handbook, written by 19 experts in the field, to help take the mystery out of Illinois local government. Using a systematic evaluation of the different types of government at the municipal, township, and county levels, the contributors explain how these units operate, what problems they face, and how they interact with each other and with state and federal governments. Highlighting part one is State Comptroller Roland W. Burris’ overview of local government. Specific units of local government, including municipalities, counties, townships, public school districts, and other special districts, are explained in part two. The effects of various laws -- including the Illinois Home Rule -- and financial regulations are covered in part three. The chapter on campaign and election laws, written by William McGuffage, legislative liaison for the attorney general’s office, tells how to run for office. H. Brent De Land, executive director of the Illinois Community Action Association, offers clues on how to find, apply for, and receive grants. Part four discusses support services, the media, special interest groups, and community relations. Richard Burd, chief of Local Government Management Services in the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, offers insight on getting the most from such services. The editors look to the future in part five, outlining six emerging trends for local government: requests for services will increase, as will the need for more revenue; there will be a strong movement to consolidate local government; professionalism will be stressed: public accountability will increase: more emphasis will be placed on public image; and uniformity among local governments will emerge.
Home Rule Handbook for Illinois Local Officials
Author: Stephanie ColePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Illinois 2021 Rules of the Road
Author: State of State of IllinoisPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Illinois 2021 Rules of the Road handbook, drive safe!
The Government of Illinois
Author: Harry Pratt JudsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
The Government of Illinois
Author: Evarts Boutell GreenePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description