https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/rfi-statement-on-evanston-ranked-choice-voting-appeal/
Reform for Illinois (RFI) will appeal a recent court decision limiting the power of Illinois municipalities to adopt ranked-choice voting – and potentially other reforms – for their local elections. RFI, which advocates for empowering voters with fair, accessible…
Cook County Clerk Cedric Giles: Phone: 312-603-0931, Email: cedric.giles@cookcountyil.gov Please CC Clerk Giles’ presumptive successor following November’s election: Monica.Gordon2@cookcountyil.gov Evanston’s Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita: District Phone: 847-864-1209, Email: Josina.Morita@cookcountyil.gov Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle: Phone: 312-603-4600, Email: info@tonipreckwinkle.org…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/event/civil-disagreements-major-questions-doctrine/
In 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court invoked the “major questions doctrine” in its landmark decision rejecting an EPA initiative to regulate greenhouse gases. The doctrine, which has evolved and gained prominence in recent years, describes the Court’s demand that executive branch administrative agencies only…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/event/reform-for-illinois-2024-annual-awards-celebration/
This year, we’re recognizing four of our state’s brightest stars: people who have informed and engaged us, blazed new trails in our democracy, and dedicated their lives to serving the people of Illinois. There’ll be food, drink, inspiration, and great…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/big-money-in-chicagos-school-board-races/
The Chicago Tribune interviewed RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan about the large amounts of campaign cash flowing into Chicago’s first-ever elected school board races. The latest numbers are unsurprising, she said, “but it is alarming. And Illinois’ unique rule allowing…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/rfi-ed-talks-start-of-madigan-trial/
RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan spoke with The Center Square about former Illinois House Speaker Madigan’s upcoming trial. “I do think that [Madigan’s trial] sends a powerful signal that the Chicago Way and business as usual is not the same…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/rfi-statement-on-ethics-legislation-in-chicago/
After months of political maneuvering, yesterday the Chicago City Council approved a measure banning lobbyists from making campaign contributions to the mayor and mayoral candidates. The ordinance was the ultimate no-brainer: its purpose was just to codify a similar 2011…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/madigan-trial-renews-interest-in-lobbying-reform/
Advantage News interviewed RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan about lobbying reforms passed in 2021 and potential additional avenues for reform. “We just want what a vast majority of states have, which is a one to two year waiting period for…
RFI ED Alisa Kaplan spoke with the Chicago Tribune about how Illinois’ lack of meaningful campaign finance reform contributes to the state’s reputation for corruption. “Because we do have this problem of rampant big money in our elections, we do…
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