Media outlets are keeping a close watch on the eye-popping spending in Illinois’ gubernatorial campaign with Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrat J.B. Pritzker so far shelling out about $130 million, most of it coming from their own deep pockets….
Read MoreDemocratic Candidate J.B. Pritzker outspent incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner by nearly 3 to 1, $20.1 million to $7.8 million, respectively. Both candidates focused heavily on projecting their messages to voters this quarter with advertising. Pritzker more than doubled Rauner’s advertising spending…
Read MoreWith Democrats pushing for a “blue wave” in this year’s midterm elections to bring the party back to power in the U.S. House of Representatives, at least three Congressional races in Illinois are attracting attention — and money. The contests have…
Read MoreIn the last three months, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has raised about $5.2 million in his bid for a third term, with much of the money coming in just a few dozen large checks written by wealthy backers. Such eye-popping checks…
Read MoreWhen President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in 1966, the legislation solidified how central transparency is to a functioning and accountable democracy. Open records laws at the federal and state levels are grounded in creating…
Read MoreA growing contingent throughout the nation sees the United States plunging into a crisis similar to the one of August 1974, when former President Richard Nixon resigned from office after a series of scathing reports by the Washington Post. At…
Read MoreIllinois stands alone in nominating two mega-wealthy men to run for governor. Both incumbent Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker are known for their willingness to use their endless personal wealth to fund their campaigns. But do…
Read MoreThis afternoon, Senate Bill 2651 (SB 2651) passed its final hurdle in the state’s General Assembly. The bill contained ICPR’s proposal to modernize Illinois voting equipment. SB 2651 requires election authorities to provide biennial reports on their voting equipment conditions,…
Read MoreCandidates consider several factors while campaigning for public office, but sometimes, just getting on the ballot is their greatest challenge. In order to run for an elected office, candidates are required to collect a certain number of petition signatures for…
Read MoreEach year, the Chicago Community Trust sponsors On the Table, an annual forum that invites Chicago residents to participate in elevated civic conversations. These forums took place at various organizations around the city on May 10th. The Illinois Campaign for Political…
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