ICPR’s research was used in this article. Via – Capitol Fax “More than $102 million and counting. That’s the amount of money raised over the past year by the three richest candidates vying to be governor of Illinois. The lion’s…
Read MoreICPR Board Chair Susan Garrett was quoted in this article. Via – Illinois News Network “It’s entirely legal for an Illinois state lawmaker to resign on a Friday and come back to the Capitol in Springfield as a lobbyist the…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune joins WJBC to talk money in politics. Via – WJBC Listen Here
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – Politico “In the race for Illinois governor, candidate Ameya Pawar was frequently described as an up-and-comer who had the indefinable star quality of a young Barack Obama. One thing he…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – Philadelphia Business Journal “After just a few months, Chicago and its surrounding county will no longer have a soda tax. The Cook County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to repeal the…
Read MoreQuick Read Illinois voters are often in the dark about how unused campaign funds are spent, but should know that these funds can be utilized long after a candidate has left public office. There is at least $2.4 million in leftover campaign…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via- The Washington Post “About two months after the country’s largest soda tax went into effect, embattled lawmakers in Cook County, Ill. — the home of Chicago — have decided to repeal it. The…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – CBS Chicago “The tax could be repealed Tuesday, but as CBS 2’s Brad Edwards reports, it was a sweet deal for some politicians who may now vote against it. CBS: You’re…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – The Torch “The upcoming election for Illinois’ Governor in Nov. of 2018 is proving to be one of the most significant gubernatorial races in U.S. history. Citizens of Illinois…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – Illinois News Network “The upcoming election cycle in Illinois is expected to be one of the costliest for candidates and their donors, but principles, not money, may matter more in…
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