An 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…
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Roskam 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…
Read MoreICPR Board Chair Hon. Susan Garrett was quoted in this article. Via – US News “SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s state-paid scheduler set up a May 2015 meeting at the Executive Mansion with a former business partner who…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – The Chicago Tribune “Influential Ald. Ed Burke has sidelined an effort to increase the property taxes paid by the owners of two buildings his law firm represents on assessment…
Read MoreICPR’s event “Inspiring Investment in Chicago Neighborhoods” was featured in this article. Via – Columbia Chronicle “While Chicago is still in the running for Amazon’s second headquarters, economic development advocates and politicians agree that more investments are needed in local…
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Most Illinois residents can vote early at all polling locations in their area, but are are given just one location on Election Day. Vote Centers allow voters to choose any location within their area, and can be extended to Election Day…
Read MoreICPR data was mentioned in this article. Via – The Chicago Sun-Times “State Sen. Kwame Raoul — the perceived front-runner in the Democratic race for attorney general — picked up a key endorsement Monday from the Chicago Teachers Union. “Our…
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