Quick Read Though recent efforts to fix the system in Illinois have improved the process for bringing forth complaints of sexual harassment, many local elected officials are still exempt from some laws. The powers of newly appointed interim Legislative Inspector…
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Facing a crowded field and sharing similar views on the role, fundraising may prove crucial for Democratic Illinois Attorney General hopefuls Quick Read Most Democratic Attorney General candidates, if elected, plan on treating the office as a battlefield against President Trump, with the…
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Quick Read Self-funding by Gov. Bruce Rauner ($50m) and JB Pritzker ($28m) accounts for 73% of the Illinois fundraising Current pace of 2018 fundraising and spending in Illinois puts us on track to break the record for most expensive gubernatorial election in…
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Quick Read Lobbyists play a significant, if largely unseen, role in policy making across the state and nation. Therefore, understanding lobbying activity and data is key to understanding some of the state’s major legislative initiatives. Overall, some aspects of lobbying at…
Read MoreQuick Read Constant news stories about the vulnerability of elections has led to a variety of questions on how elections are run, and if they are secure from threats. Some of the potential issues in Illinois are similar to those in other…
Read MoreAs Illinois’ many 2018 races for the state’s top offices are reaching a boil, candidates are continuing to raise and spend mind-boggling amounts of money in their pursuit of victory. Chicago Alderman and Gubernatorial candidate Ameya Pawar dropped out of…
Read MoreQuick Read Illinois voters are often in the dark about how unused campaign funds are spent, but should know that these funds can be utilized long after a candidate has left public office. There is at least $2.4 million in leftover campaign…
Read MoreRecently, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan surprised Illinois politicos by announcing she will not seek a fifth term. In the following weeks, a flurry of activity has taken over the news cycle, as many well-known contenders consider a run to…
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