ICPR was mentioned in this article Via – The Chicago Tribune “A ballot integrity issue is unfolding in this state, and no, it does not involve the Russians. The culprit is almost as menacing: machine politics. The Chicago Way tradition…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – The Chicago SunTimes “Judging by the numbers, Illinois might be closer than any other state to becoming a plutocracy — government by the wealthy. A Chicago Sun-Times analysis has…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – Naperville Sun “After questions were raised about a possible conflict of interest, Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico said he will remove the executive director of Naperville Ribfest from his post…
Read MoreA robust commitment to transparency is critical for improving the property tax assessment process in Cook County, which puts an unfair burden on low-income homeowners. The Assessor’s Office claims to be operating in line with Best Practices recommendations from a national…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – NBC Chicago “Five years ago, Bruce Rauner formed the committee that launched his political career. From the start Citizens for Rauner raised millions, in part because Bruce Rauner contributed…
Read MoreICPR’s “Addressing Sexual Harassment in Illinois Government” event was featured in this article. Via – The Columbia Chronicle “A recent panel of Illinois lawmakers called for revisions to the current reporting and filing process of sexual harassment claims for individuals…
Read MoreICPR Board Chair was quoted in this article. Via – The Daily Herald “A politically connected Illinois tollway employee hired last year for an important $80,016 engineering department job last worked in 2001 as an account executive selling office furniture….
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Early Voting delays between February 8th and 21st created an opportunity for campaigns to air television ads capitalizing on the latest political news before voters could begin heading to the polls. New poll results, the release of damaging tapes, and subsequent ads were factors as the…
Read MoreICPR’s tweets were used in this post. Via – Capitol Fax “Arguments to keep the Quincy veterans’ home residents at the facility just make less sense with every new revelation… Meanwhile, a couple of big hauls were reported Friday after…
Read MoreICPR was mentioned in this article. Via – ABC Chicago “A former campaign worker for Mike Madigan, who was fired earlier this week for harassing a woman that worked under him, has been arrested in an unrelated domestic case. Kevin…
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