Currently, social media influencers paid by political campaigns do not have to disclose who is paying them. But a resolution introduced by Matt Martin (47th Ward) in Chicago City Council would change that: requiring paid political influencers to disclose who…
Read MoreAlisa Kaplan, RFI’s Executive Director, recently wrote a piece to The State Journal-Register amid renewed scrutiny of the Illinois’s Legislative Inspector General. Kaplan argues that Illinois’s current system fails at its most basic purpose: holding lawmakers accountable for misconduct. The…
Read MoreThe Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight voted to pass a series of reforms to Chicago’s Governmental Ethics Ordinance, including: prohibiting city employees from being coerced for political contributions, expanding a prohibition on city property being used in campaign advertisements,…
Read MoreCompanies doing business with the City of Chicago can donate $1,500. Yet, owners of those same companies can make individual donations beyond the $1,500 legal limit. When businesses and their owners are not treated the same, the law creates a…
Read MoreThe Chicago Board of Ethics Executive Director Steve Berlin is officially retiring on Monday. Yet, Mayor Brandon Johnson has not yet appointed his successor despite having 13 months to do so. RFI’s Executive Director Alisa Kaplan recently weighed in on…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker recently contributed $65 million to his 2026 re-election. RFI’s executive director Alisa Kaplan commented on the contribution, highlighting how personal wealth in a privately financed campaign finance system can be used to distort public discussion. “He has the…
Read MoreRecently, former ILGA Representative Harry Benton resigned amidst allegations of misconduct, illustrating the need for mandatory reporting for the legislative inspector general. Yet, as RFI Executive Director argues, the prospects of ethics reform are unlikely without meaningful political competition. “When…
Read MoreA dozen Aldermen in Chicago City Council recently signed on to a ICE Out of Chicago Elections pledge: committing to not taking campaign money from companies that have ties to ICE and Border Patrol. Reform for IL, as a leading…
Read MoreIn the village of Essex, a small town in Kankakee County, energy company Constellation recently purchased over 700 acres of land. Yet, the company has not informed residents of their construction plans. Residents fear that the company plans to build…
Read MoreEx-Rep. Harry Benton recently resigned from the IL General Assembly following allegations of serious misconduct. Yet, the report on Benton’s actions has not been made public. The problem, Executive Director Alisa Kaplan argues in the Chicago Tribune, is a lack…
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