Illinois is no stranger to political corruption, but with the scandals of 2020, have the people finally had enough? Executive Director Alisa Kaplan spoke with Law360 about the events of the past year and the opportunities for change in 2021….
Read MoreWith Election Day finally here, RFI Policy Analyst Isaac Wink spoke with The Center Square about the historic level of spending for and against the graduated income tax as well as the huge disparity in financial support that Speaker Madigan…
Read MoreA.D. Quig of Crain’s Chicago Business analyzed the biggest contributors to this year’s Illlinois contests and where that money has gone. RFI Executive Director Alisa Kaplan provided perspective on the spending by House Speaker Mike Madigan and Senate President Don Harmon…
Read MoreCole Lauterbach of The Center Square spoke covered RFI’s recent report on the Illinois self-funding loophole by RFI Policy Analyst Isaac Wink and Executive Director Alisa Kaplan. Lauterbach spoke with Kaplan about how the self-funding provision, which was intended to level the…
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 dime? Reform for…
Read MoreIn an editorial this week, the Quad-City Times editorial board highlighted the call made by Reform for Illinois, the Better Government Association, Change Illinois, and Common Cause Illinois for the Joint Commission on Legislative Ethics to release its report of ethics…
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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