Illinois’ New Auditor General Questioned about Campaign Expenses

ICPR Board Chair Susan Garrett is quoted in this article via The State-Journal Register “Frank Mautino is off to a rocky start as Illinois auditor general. Not long after the former Democratic state representative from Spring Valley and House deputy majority…

Dunkin Dunking Cash

via POLITICO Illinois Playbook “The fine folks at The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform crunched the numbers Thursday and found that more than $1.4 million and counting is being spent in the 5th State House District race where incumbent Ken…

Watch Live: President Obama to Speak at Illinois Capitol

Watch President Obama address the Illinois General Assembly live today at 1:30pm! The President will speak on “What we can do, together, to build a better politics – one that reflects our better selves,” the White House says. Click here…

Follow the Money

via Chicago Tribune “*The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform’s Sunshine Project broke down contributions in the Cook County state’s attorney race.” View article here

Stricter Rules in Other States

ICPR Executive Director Sarah Brune is quoted in this article via My Web Times “Iowa’s spending restrictions for political candidates are similar to those in Illinois — with one notable exception. The Hawkeye State has a blanket ban for using any…

Looking at Cook County State’s Atty Money

via POLITICO “The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform took a look at recent fundraising numbers in the race for Cook County State’s Attorney. Here’s what the group found: — ‘Anita Alvarez and Kim Foxx appear to show similar fundraising patterns…

IL Sunshine Weekly: Contribution Breakdown of State’s Attorney Race