From the State Journal Register It seems so quaint now that Illinois lawmakers imposed campaign donation limits in a law that took full effect at the beginning of 2011. Yes, those limits are still affecting many state and local races,…
Read MoreJune 18, 2014 | By Hal Dardick | Tribune reporter In a bit of a legislative rebuke to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, commissioners Wednesday voted for a new rule requiring that nearly all new ordinances or amendments get sent to committee for…
Read MoreFrom the Chicago Reader The GOP nominee for governor was allowed to accept a huge gift from billionaire Kenneth Griffin. by Ben Joravsky @joravben and Mick Dumke @mickeyd1971 | June 18, 2014 In 2009, just months after Governor Rod Blagojevich…
Read MoreGreg Hinz, Crains Chicago Business In a democracy, sometimes the process is as important as the outcome. If voters believe the election machinery has been rigged against their candidate, it’s almost impossible for the the declared winner to actually govern,…
Read MoreJune 17, 2014|By John Chase | Tribune reporter Illinois election officials today gave more leeway to a group trying to get a measure on the November ballot that could change the way the state’s legislative districts are drawn. The Yes for Independent…
Read MoreJune 13, 2014|By John Chase, Tribune reporter An unusual move by Illinois election officials has injected new controversy into a fight over who wields the crucial power of drawing Illinois’ political maps, with supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment complaining…
Read MoreCrains Chicago Business Top Illinois business officials have formed an “independent expenditure” group that intends to spend millions of dollars this fall backing General Assembly candidates who favor pension and budget reform and more charter schools. Exploiting the latest court-ordered…
Read MoreAP: CHICAGO | A Chicago hedge fund CEO has made a $2.5 million donation to the campaign of Republican candidate for Illinois governor Bruce Rauner. Records show 45-year-old Citadel CEO Ken Griffin has now given Rauner a total of $3.57…
Read MoreBy SOPHIA TAREEN CHICAGO (AP) — Republican legislative leaders pushed for Illinois to change how it draws political boundaries Thursday during a Chicago luncheon that also highlighted other political reform issues including term limits, scrutiny of campaign fundraising and so-called…
Read More(AP) Illinois’ legislative leaders are offering their top ideas for political reforms. Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno says the way Illinois draws its political maps should be altered. A signature-driven ballot measure could appear on the November ballot, though election…
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