ICPR was mentioned in this article. Via – The State Journal Register “Amid rising frustration within his party, Speaker Michael Madigan on Friday said he shoulders “responsibility” for failing to do more to ensure equality in the Statehouse and on…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – The Columbia Chronicle “Most people would not expect a 13-year-old computer to function properly, yet Illinois has allowed its voting technology to become just as obsolete, said Sarah Brune,…
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A new report by the Civic Consulting Alliance, in partnership with Cook County government, confirms that equity issues exist in the Cook County property tax assessment system. These inequities were first reported by the Chicago Tribune and ProPublica Illinois, who engaged in many of the…
Read MoreLegal challenges regarding ballot status for a few candidates are causing Early Voting delays across Illinois Delays are being handled differently in each election jurisdiction, creating the potential for voter disenfranchisement and confusion State officials should be prepared to make important changes…
Read MoreICPR’s upcoming Attorney General forum is featured in this article. Via- The Chicago SunTimes “Do they have your attention yet? The candidates running in the 2018 primary, I mean. They should. Perhaps that controversial ad from Republican governor candidate Jeanne…
Read MoreICPR 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…
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