https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/illinois-congressmans-hiring-of-lobbyist-faulted/
By Matthew Daly from Associated Press WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee said Monday it will not appoint a special panel to investigate allegations that Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez of Illinois improperly hired a Chicago lobbyist to act as a de…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/gop-lawmakers-want-federal-probe-of-quinn-hires/
By The Associated Press CHICAGO — Republican members of Illinois’ congressional delegation are calling for a federal investigation of political hiring in Gov. Pat Quinn’s transportation department. Lawmakers sent a letter Wednesday to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s inspector general….
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/icpr-is-hiring/
ICPR is currently looking for a part-time communications staff member or consultant. If you have experience in public relations, communications or fundraising for non-profits, please submit your cover letter, resume and references to ICPRCareers@reformforillinois.org No Phone Calls Please.
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/the-race-is-on/
If you think Illinois’ fall elections are all over but for the counting, think again. November 10 When forecasting the agenda for the Veto Session, a look at campaign giving during the preceeding election season can give a glimpse of…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/rauner-puts-another-1-million-into-governor-bid/
By Rick Pearson Clout Street Winnetka businessman Bruce Rauner has poured another $1 million of his own money into his bid for the Republican nomination for governor, bringing his out-of-pocket total to $3.25 million, campaign finance reports show. Rauner, a…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/quinn-pushes-for-minimum-wage-increase-early-childhood-education-spending/
By Monique Garcia, Ray Long and Maura Zurick Clout Street SPRINGFIELD — A re-election seeking Gov. Pat Quinn used his State of the State speech Wednesday to declare that Illinois is “making a comeback” under his leadership and unveil a…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/watchdog-todd-stroger-official-coerced-contributions-from-cook-county-workers/
Ex-facilities head James D’Amico resigned in November in wake of allegations By Hal Dardick, Tribune reporter A high-ranking Cook County official from a prominent Democratic family retired late last year after the county’s chief internal watchdog recommended he be fired…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/fundraising-totals/
With so many candidates reporting large fundraising totals, it’s easy to lose track of where the funds come from. These tables summarize fundraising by source for the time period July 1, 2004 through October 19, 2004, two weeks before election day. Note that the…