ICPR was mentioned in this article. Via – Illinois Homepage “Early voter season is in full swing and now some are raising the question about election equipment. Many counties are using systems more than a decade old. Some fear it…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – NPR Illinois “The polls have opened for Illinois’ primary election, as voters were allowed to start casting early ballots Thursday. But the state’s election technology needs to be overhauled,…
Read MoreOutdated technology threatens to snarl future efforts for Illinois election administration Illinois is badly behind; at least 32 states have discussed plans to replace their voting machines, and 23 have already appropriated money to do so ICPR is collaborating with Illinois…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – Peoria Public Radio “Candidates in the Illinois governor’s race blew through campaign contribution limits months ago, but recently a few state House races did too. Illinois has caps for…
Read MoreICPR data was mentioned in this post. Via – POLITICO Illinois Playbook “THE BUZZ — There was all kind of spin in the wake of a new We Ask America poll showing gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss in second place, moving…
Read MoreAn ICPR research report was linked in this post. Via – Capitol Fax “Two candidates trying to oust Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam of Wheaton were emerging Wednesday as leaders in the chase for campaign cash in the crowded Democratic…
Read MoreRoskam leads the fundraising game with $577,106 raised last quarter, but Sean Casten made a considerable showing with $336,694. Casten contributed $250,000 to his own campaign during that time period, accounting for 74% of his total funds raised. Mazeski raised $266,677,…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – The Daily Herald “The leader of a Chicago-based government transparency organization says a conflict of interest exists for a Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board member representing the panel…
Read MoreICPR Board Chair Hon. Susan Garrett was quoted in this article. Via – The Daily Herald “The Illinois tollway’s refusal to provide the resume of a politically connected employee hired as general manager of engineering is “troubling,” a political reform…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune appeared on Chicago Tonight. Via – WTTW “Ald. Ed Burke, chairman of the Finance Committee, has amassed considerable power during his nearly 50 years in the City Council. Over that time the 14th Ward alderman has…
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