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  • NEW! Citizen Guide on the Cards for Kids Act
Cards for Kids Act Citizen Guide.pdf
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  • Breaking Down the Election Omnibus Bill Affecting the November 3, 2020 Election
2020 Election and Voting Citizen Guide
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  • Transparency During COVID-19
Transparency During COVID-19
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An overview of our initiatives, programs, and resources.
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A complete guide to AVR in Illinois
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  • Cards for Kids Act 
Cards for Kids Act Citizen Guide.pdf
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Building Civic Muscles
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Demystifying the Legislative Process.pdf
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Questions and Answers for a Well-Informed Citizenry
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An overview of the DuPage County Election Commission.
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Everything you need to know about EDC's.
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What the government can and cannot do to limit your speech.
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Citizen Guide to the llinois Freedom of Information Act - Updated 2012
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Home Rule and You.
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All you ever wanted to know about zoning (and probably more).
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The elected officials' guide to how government works.
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Learn what records your local government must keep and how long they must keep them.
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These sneaky clauses may be in the fine print of contracts you sign!
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How to start an Illinois non-profit organization.
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Citizen Guide to the Illinois Open Meetings Act - Updated 2012
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Explains the property assessment appeal process in DuPage County
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Can a Government Body Require Fees or Insurance for General Assembly?
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How to Find Policies Regulating Public Assembly
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Public comment: what is it? What are best practices?
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How to participate in public meetings.
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  • SB 100 Disrupting the School to Prison Pipeline
SB 100 Disrupting the School to Prison Pipeline
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  • Speech Rights of Student Journalists Citizen Guide
Speech Rights of Student Journalists Act
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A quick guide to Tax Increment Financing.
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A citizen's guide to the Illinois Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act.
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