Ill. Legislature passes grant transparency plan

Published May 30, 2014 6:38pm ET



SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Legislature has sent Gov. Pat Quinn legislation to make grants more transparent as lawmakers investigate his mismanaged Chicago anti-violence program.

The House voted 96-6 on Friday to approve a proposal that would apply to about $8 billion given annually to non-governmental organizations. The measure would require grant applicants to disclose financial information, conflicts of interest and employee criminal records.

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