
In the last three months, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has raised about $5.2 million in his bid for a third term, with much of the money coming in just a few dozen large checks written by wealthy backers. Such eye-popping checks…
Read MorePolitics & Government Reporter Eric Bradach was quoted in this article. Via – Alton Daily News “Amid repeated harassment allegations in Springfield, a transparency group says Illinois open records laws are what were lacking and were never addressed. Illinois lawmakers…
Read MoreExecutive Director Mary Miro was quoted in this article. Via – ABC 7 Chicago “As Chicago’s mayoral candidates stockpile their war chests, they’re all falling behind Mayor Rahm Emanuel in total funds raised. The power of incumbency not only helps…
Read MoreICPR Board Chair Hon. Susan Garrett was quoted in this article. Via – NBC Chicago “State Representative Bob Rita has represented the 28th district, running from Chicago’s southwest side to Tinley Park, since 2002. He hasn’t had a Republican opponent…
Read MoreWhen President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in 1966, the legislation solidified how central transparency is to a functioning and accountable democracy. Open records laws at the federal and state levels are grounded in creating…
Read MoreICPR was mentioned in this article. Via – The Chicago Tribune On Nov. 6, 2014, Glenview Television volunteers sat down for a meal of skirt steak, pizza, macaroni and cheese and chocolate cake at Wildfire. Two weeks later, high-ranking village…
Read MoreICPR’s Government & Politics Reporter Eric Bradach was interviewed by WTAX News Radio. Via – WTAX News Radio Listen Here
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A growing contingent throughout the nation sees the United States plunging into a crisis similar to the one of August 1974, when former President Richard Nixon resigned from office after a series of scathing reports by the Washington Post. At…
Read MoreICPR’s Executive Director Mary Miro was quoted in this article. Via – Illinois Times “The man who wants to be Illinois’ next attorney general has a mean jump shot, would rather listen than talk, has survived cancer and draws inspiration…
Read MoreICPR’s Government & Politics Reporter was quoted in this article Via – Alton Daily News “Even with new laws in place aimed at protecting those in Illinois government from harassment, a growing number of advocates say more needs to be…
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