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RFI ED pens op-ed supporting OIG ordinance

RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan authored an op-ed with the Better Government Association’s Bryan Zarou about an ordinance that would safeguard the independence of inspector general investigations in Chicago.  “Former Ald. Ed Burke was just released from federal prison after…

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Mayor Johnson criticized after lobbyist donation

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is taking heat for accepting a prohibited contribution from a city lobbyist. Johnson’s political committee has faced scrutiny for accepting (and later returning) similar contributions in the past.  “It’s understandable if a mistake or two gets…

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RFI ED talks Burr Ridge Trustee lawsuit

Burr Ridge Trustee Tony Schiappa is now subject to a lawsuit over his Facebook page and its promotion of local candidates.  RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan weighed in, saying that Schiappa “clearly presents [the Facebook page] as being an official…

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Tribune Editorial Board backs campaign finance reform

A new Chicago Tribune editorial discusses how Senate President Harmon’s attempt to quash his own State Board of Elections case via a provision in the recent ethics omnibus (legislation that ultimately failed to pass) exemplifies the need for campaign finance reform…

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Ethics omnibus fails to pass in Springfield

The Chicago Tribune spoke to RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan about stalled ethics legislation in Springfield, which included a provision that would have quashed Senate President Don Harmon’s State Board of Elections case. Harmon’s campaign committee is accused of accepting…

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