Reviews for Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State

“ Jim Nowlan and Tom Johnson are two of the most knowledgeable people in understanding Illinois state government as a result of their many years in and around Illinois government. Their new book, Fixing Illinois, is an excellent overview of the many problems facing Illinois, and more importantly, how to fix those problems. Fixing Illinois is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of Illinois.”

- Governor Jim Edgar

“Fixing Illinois by James Nowlan and Thomas Johnson is a prodigious effort to diagnose the ailments of a fundamentally strong state and prescribe a wide range of measures to improve the accountability of government and diminish widespread perceptions of corruption. It is objective and reflects extensive research and the real-world experience of its authors. Fixing Illinois should be read by all concerned Illinois citizens and especially those who seek and occupy public office.”

- Senator Adlai E. Stevenson III

“We are truly in a sad state of affairs, and the authors mince no words in describing the problems we face… But the authors are not in such despair that they don’t have a bounty of suggestions as to how we can recover.”

- Ronald D. Michaelson, visiting professor of political studies at the University of Illinois, Springfield

“This book clearly defined a number of the challenges - as well as potential answers, which were consistently within the realm of double answers. The bottom line: I had a far greater understanding of Illinois finances both how we got where we are - and a reasonable pathway back to solvency.”

- Kenny, an Amazon reviewer