Most Illinois residents can vote early at all polling locations in their area, but are are given just one location on Election Day. Vote Centers allow voters to choose any location within their area, and can be extended to Election Day…
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Gubernatorial candidates reported an 82% increase in spending from last quarter Gubernatorial candidates raised four times more this quarter than the same period in 2014 GOP gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives raised a surprising $433,000 in first quarter since declaring AG candidates raised…
Read MoreAs recent reporting from ProPublica and the Chicago Tribune has brought more focus on Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios, a number of groups, including ICPR, have called for increased oversight of the Cook County Assessor’s Office. In the majority of the nation’s ten most populated counties,…
Read MoreHappy New Year from ICPR! As we begin a critical election year in Illinois politics, we would like to share the top policy changes that we believe would make an impact for Illinois residents across the state. 1. Fix the ILGA…
Read MoreDue to a lack of transparency in the Office of the Cook County Assessor, and troubling reports of inequality in assessment practices, ICPR recommends the creation of a panel to examine the current property tax assessment procedures in Cook County. This…
Read MoreQuick Read The office of Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios has been the subject of recent troubling reports showing a lack of equity and accountability in local property tax assessments. To meet basic oversight standards of other county assessors across…
Read MoreQuick Read While there have been significant calls for gubernatorial candidates to release their tax returns, this method of gathering financial information is completely voluntary, and often leads to an incomplete financial picture. Statements of Economic Interest, currently required of all…
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Across the country, there has been a popular narrative among many media outlets that more women will run for office in 2018 than ever before. This is perceived to be driven partly by national politics, and by the recent wave…
Read MoreThough many Cook County Board Commissioners played a role in the recent passage and repeal of the Cook County Sweetened Beverage tax and the ensuing budget cuts, Board President Toni Preckwinkle has been the primary target of backlash and media…
Read MoreThere is a current wave of women speaking up about sexual harassment in the workplace. Unsurprisingly, statehouses across the country are feeling the pressure too. One recent example published in Glamour highlights the importance of sexual harassment reporting and investigatory processes. Rhode…
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