Illinois bill would give public better access to open meetings

State integrity news for Illinois, from the Chicago Sun-Times:

A proposal making its way through the General Assembly would make it easier for people to decide if they want to have a voice in government decision making.

Introduced by Glen Ellyn Republican Rep. Sandra Pihos and cosponsored by Sen. Kirk Dillard, R-Hinsdale, House Bill 4687 would require posted meeting agendas to include enough information “to give the public reasonable notice of the items that will be considered or will be the subject of final action at the meeting,” the bill’s synopsis reads on the state website. Dillard noted that the point of mandated meeting notices is to encourage public involvement and boost transparency.

Read the rest of the story at the Chicago Sun-Times.

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