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…
Read MoreWith 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…
Read MoreIn the recent Illinois Congressional primaries, candidates saw huge amounts of money from pro-Israel and tech-affiliated super PACs, according to WBEZ. “There’s nothing wrong with interest groups getting involved in politics,” said Alisa Kaplan, executive director of Reform for Illinois….
Read MoreThe Chicago Tribune reported that nearly $62 million was spent in the four most competitive Democratic congressional primaries in Illinois this year. RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan said the massive amount of money “sidelined so many issues that are important.” …
Read MoreIn an NBC 5 Chicago interview, RFI ED Alisa Kaplan spoke about the dangers of super PAC spending in the most recent Illinois primary elections. “When you’re dealing with super PACs, that can encourage even more negativity in an election…
Read MoreIllinois State University’s WGLT covered the challenges facing ranked-choice voting (RCV) advocates in Illinois. RFI’s lawsuit related to the implementation of RCV in Evanston is briefly mentioned. Read the article here.
Read MoreWith weeks to go until the primary election, spending in Congressional races in Illinois has already surpassed $6 million. “Since the Supreme Court says Super PACs must be allowed to receive unlimited contributions, at the very least voters deserve to…
Read MoreIn reference to Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas holding stock in Tyler Technologies while they had a county contract, RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan wrote, “It appears that Pappas would only be violating the law if she were making official…
Read MoreReform for Illinois urges Mayor Brandon Johnson to name a new permanent chair to the Chicago Board of Ethics and to fill a six-month vacancy that has disrupted enforcement of the City’s ethics laws. As Heather Cherone of WTTW reports,…
Read MoreA Cook County revitalization program allows municipalities to take over tax-delinquent properties. Former Mayor of Ford Heights, Charles Griffin, used this program to seize 17 homes, 10 of which were then given to family and political supporters. “You would hope…
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