To engage the public on matters critical to reform, Reform for Illinois hosts regular educational forums open to anyone. The forums focus on timely, relevant topics and often feature expert panels, key policymakers and candidates.

  • Civil Disagreements: Bribes, Gratuities, and Corruption after Snyder v. U.S.

    Zoom

    In 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court's controversial ruling in Snyder v. United States held that the federal law banning public officials from accepting certain payments (18 U.S.C. § 666) only criminalizes bribes received in exchange for official acts. Under that ruling, the...

  • Civil Disagreements: Power, Liberty, and Regulation after Chevron

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    Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturned the Chevron doctrine, a legal precedent that guided how federal courts treated agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. Under the Chevron doctrine, a court would prioritize an agency's interpretation, citing the agency employees' expertise in...

  • Reform for Illinois’ 2025 Annual Awards Celebration

    Kaiser Tiger 1415 W. Randolph St, Chicago, United States

    This year, we're recognizing four of our state's brightest stars: people who have spoken truth to power, protected our most vulnerable residents, and dedicated their lives to strengthening our democracy and serving the people of Illinois. There'll be food, an open...