The Illinois sunshine database was mentioned in this article. Via – WTTW Chicago “There’s a heated battle in the Democratic primary for Cook County assessor that few saw coming. Incumbent Joseph Berrios has held the office since 2010 and is…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – The Chicago Tribune “A high-ranking aide to Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart took nearly five years of personal leave to work on his private security business while also collecting…
Read MoreICPR and the Illinois Sunshine database were mentioned in this article Via – Joliet Patch “Around Illinois, it’s practically impossible to win a high-profile elected office without having name recognition and a sizable campaign war chest. With the March 20…
Read MoreICPR was mentioned in this article. Via – Crain’s Chicago Business “According to OpenSecrets.org, a total of $6.5 billion was spent nationwide on the 2016 campaign by presidential and congressional candidates. Closer to home, the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform…
Read MoreICPR’s event “Addressing Sexual Harassment in Illinois Government” was mentioned in this article. Via – Crain’s Chicago Business “I was attending a panel discussion last month on Illinois statehouse sexual harassment sponsored by the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform. The panel was…
Read MoreICPR was mentioned in this article. Via – Austin Talks “Fewer than 100 residents of the 29th and 37th Wards have cast their ballots since early voting began last week for the March 20 primary. Voters can cast their ballots…
Read MoreICPR was mentioned in this article Via – The Chicago Tribune “A ballot integrity issue is unfolding in this state, and no, it does not involve the Russians. The culprit is almost as menacing: machine politics. The Chicago Way tradition…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – The Chicago SunTimes “Judging by the numbers, Illinois might be closer than any other state to becoming a plutocracy — government by the wealthy. A Chicago Sun-Times analysis has…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – Naperville Sun “After questions were raised about a possible conflict of interest, Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico said he will remove the executive director of Naperville Ribfest from his post…
Read MoreA robust commitment to transparency is critical for improving the property tax assessment process in Cook County, which puts an unfair burden on low-income homeowners. The Assessor’s Office claims to be operating in line with Best Practices recommendations from a national…
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