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.
Read MoreAn 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…
Read MoreAn 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:…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe 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….
Read MoreNext 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…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreThe Center Square interviewed Alisa Kaplan, Executive Director at RFI, about two recently introduced bills that would change lobbying regulations in Illinois. Kaplan discussed the details of one of the bills, which would prohibit state legislators from working as lobbyists…
Read MoreReporting from the Harvey World Herald revealed that Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill (5th) has been paid more than $30,000 as a consultant with the Harvey Public Library District, where her husband currently serves as board president. RFI Executive Director…
Read MoreAn article from the Chicago Tribune detailed the ethics barbs traded by both candidates vying to represent Evanston’s 6th Ward. RFI Board President David Melton shared his personal opinion on whether elected officials who are also employed as lobbyists can…
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