https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/rfi-executive-director-talks-ethics-joan-esposito/
RFI ED Alisa Kaplan spoke to Joan Esposito on a radio show on WCPT Chicago about the stagnant movement of legislation pushing for greater ethics reform in Illinois. Listen to the interview here.
An article from Patch detailed how Burr Ridge Trustee Tony Schiappa used his Facebook page, listed as a “Government & Public Service” account, to promote school board candidates. RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan commented on his behavior: “It’s common for…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/member/kira-dault/
Kira Dault is a nonprofit strategist and communications leader with extensive experience in social justice and civic engagement. Currently the Communications Director for Faith in Place, she has led multi-state communications strategies, including issue advocacy and electoral campaigns across the…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/tribune-spotlights-lack-of-action-on-ethics/
An article by the Tribune discussed how Gov. Pritzker and a number of high-ranking officials have not acted on ethics reform despite a number of recent convictions. RFI ED Alisa Kaplan weighed in on the ongoing push for ethics legislation:…
The Tribune covered a potential conflict brewing between Don Harmon, the Senate President, and the State Board of Elections. Harmon’s campaign committee accepted millions in contributions over the typical limits between March and December 2024 while under the impression that…
The Chicago Tribune investigated three projects, all aimed at updating computer systems in Cook County and Illinois, that employed Tyler Technologies Inc. The contracts were originally priced at $75 million, but project costs have swelled to more than $250 million….
https://www.reformforillinois.org/member/ricky-gandhi/
Ricky was born and raised on the Southwest Side. He graduated from DePaul with a BA in political science, BS in biological sciences, and an MS in economics and policy analysis. He moved to DC for a few years and…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/member/patrick-hanley/
Patrick Hanley is a small business owner, civic leader, and organizer. Patrick and his wife, Jessica, run the e-Commerce bedding brand Piglet in Bed, based in the United Kingdom. Patrick is an active environmentalist and community leader in Winnetka, where…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/wisconsin-supreme-court-race-rfi-ed-comments/
Next week’s Supreme Court race in Wisconsin has been the central focus of big money donors on both sides, including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Elon Musk. RFI ED Alisa Kaplan analyzed the impact of these donors in an interview…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/the-case-for-rcv-rfi-ed-discusses-its-benefits/
In light of legislation to implement ranked-choice voting in major statewide elections, The Center Square spoke to RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan about the merits of RCV. “Ranked choice voting ensures that winning candidates have broader support and appeal instead…
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