https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/dual-office-holding-raises-ethics-concerns/
RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan spoke with The Center Square about how Illinois’ loose restrictions on dual office holding could lead to conflicts of interest and potential retaliation by public officials. “Many states have stricter limits on dual office holding,…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/event/follow-the-money-training/
Join Reform for Illinois, the League of Women Voters of Chicago, Citizen Action Illinois, & Alderman Matt Martin (47th Ward) for a virtual ‘Follow the Money’ training focused on tracking the campaign cash—and political influence—in Illinois state and local elections….
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/rfi-ed-on-madigan-appeal/
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is appealing his conviction. In The Center Square, RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan spoke about the need for ethics reform in Illinois, stating, “There needs to be a real change in the way leadership…
Join the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale Area and Chicago for a timely discussion that will examine new state-level strategies developed in response to Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, including the “corporate power reset” approach and emerging reform…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/rfi-board-president-talks-rcv/
RFI’s lawsuit to implement ranked choice voting (RCV) in Evanston was refiled on February 20th. In an interview with the Evanston RoundTable, RFI Board President David Melton said that he hoped for a circuit court ruling within “the next two…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/lte-clerk-is-holding-up-rcv/
In a letter to the editor published by the Chicago Tribune, RFI supporter Galen Burghardt argues that the Cook County Clerk is halting progress on ranked-choice voting in Evanston. “It’s frustrating that at a time of national democratic backsliding, [Cook County…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/op-ed-heres-what-can-be-done-about-super-pacs-in-illinois/
RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan authored an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune about big spending by super PACs and other outside groups in the recent primary election and possible solutions. “This primary should be a wake-up call. We should keep…
State Rep. Sharon Chung has introduced legislation to limit corporate money in Illinois elections. RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan said Reform for Illinois does support the intent behind the bill, but does not think it is viable to fight the…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/big-spenders-see-mixed-results-in-primary-elections/
Big spenders in the recent primary elections saw mixed results; however, the effects of money were still evident. “Money isn’t everything, but it’s still really important. Most of the people who won were still prolific fundraisers even if they got…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/rfi-ed-on-potential-for-super-pac-reform/
With the huge amount of money in the recent Illinois primaries, there is a question of whether anything can be done to mitigate the influence of super PACs. In an interview with Crain’s Greg Hinz, RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan…
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