One year after Governor Rod Blagojevich’s 2008 arrest on corruption charges, the Illinois General Assembly responded to calls for reform by establishing the state’s first campaign contribution limits. The law contained a caveat unique to Illinois: in any race with a so-called…
Read MoreA new branding campaign for Chicago will showcase Mayor Lori Lightfoot to draw in more visitors. While it’s common for cities to incorporate local political figures into their advertisements, can it cross a line into political advertising on the city’s…
Read MoreIn an editorial this week, the Quad-City Times editorial board highlighted the call made by Reform for Illinois and other good government groups for the release of the report of the Joint Commission on Legislative Ethics. The piece also praised RFI Executive…
Read MoreReform for Illinois joined with Common Cause Illinois, CHANGE Illinois, and the Better Government Association in calling on the Joint Commission on Legislative Ethics to release its report, which is now six months overdue. RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan spoke…
Read MoreWe are a group of nonpartisan organizations concerned with good governance in Illinois. We welcome the recent statement from Senate President Don Harmon’s office suggesting that ethics reform will be a priority in the upcoming November veto session….
Read MoreGreg Bishop of The Center Square spoke with RFI Director Alisa Kaplan about a complaint filed against Speaker Madigan with the Legislative Inspector General’s office and how greater independence for the office would benefit Illinois. Read the article here.
Read MoreEveryone should want answers about the ComEd scandal, no matter what side of the aisle they’re on. RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan spoke with Greg Bishop of The Center Square about how the costs of corruption go beyond politics. Read…
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Senator Don Harmon assumed the office of President of the Illinois Senate in January of 2020 following Senator John Cullerton’s resignation. He is now a key player not only in passing legislation but also in raising and distributing funds for…
Read MoreRFI’s Executive Director Alisa Kaplan spoke with A.D. Quig of Crain’s Chicago Business about her essential reporting on who’s spending what on lobbying Chicago’s government. Read the article here.
Read MoreRFI has filed a complaint against Lake County Board member Michael Rummel for using a PAC instead of a candidate committee to support his reelection, enabling him to collect larger contributions from donors including the billionaire Uihlein family. Read a…
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