Clerk Unveils New Tool Aimed at Simplifying Candidate Filing Process

ICPR Executive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article via Chicago Tribune “It’s easy to criticize and complain about public officials who serve in elected positions. Some of us do it for a living. I try to at least be…

2 Investigators: Top Political Campaign Funds Spending Cash On Cubs Tickets

ICPR Executive Director Sarah Brune was interviewed for this article via CBS Chicago “CHICAGO (CBS) – Political committees led by Illinois politicians have spent more than $1 million on Chicago Cubs tickets in the last five years, CBS 2 Investigators…

80% of New Registered Voters Come from Chicago, Cook, and Collar Counties

Editorial: Your Voice Drowned Out by Big Unions and Billionaires

ICPR Executive Director Sarah Brune was mentioned in this article via Chicago Sun-Times “If you are not a member of a big and powerful union or a very wealthy person, nobody’s looking out for you in the November elections for…

Illinois College Enrollment Declines Among Biggest in Midwest

ICPR’s news update on university enrollment rates was mentioned in this article via NBC5 “Small and medium-sized public universities hurt by the state’s historic budget standoff saw the biggest enrollment declines this year compared with similar-sized schools in nearby states….

Illinois College Enrollment Dips, Compared to Neighboring States

ICPR’s news update on university enrollment rates was mentioned in this article via Peoria Public Radio “How has Illinois’ year-long budget impasse affected enrollment at public colleges and universities? The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform conducted a study to find out….

Morning Spin: Emanuel Budget Speech Set for Same Day as CTU Strike

Illinois Sunshine was mentioned in this article via The Chicago Tribune “Follow the money *House Speaker Michael Madigan disclosed another $1.34 million in contributions to three political funds he controls. The Democratic Party of Illinois reported $495,000, the Democratic Majority…

The Illinois Campaign Money Tree Has a Lot of Branches

Illinois Sunshine was mentioned in this article via Capitol Fax “* From the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform… Contribution limits are also lifted if independent expenditures supporting or opposing a single candidate in a race exceed $250,000 in statewide races…

ILLINOIS Gives WELLS FARGO the Boot — New DUCKWORTH vs. KIRK Numbers — Reviewing RAHM’s Big Speech

Illinois Sunshine was mentioned in this article via Politico “HIGHER FINANCIAL STAKES IN STATE RACES — ‘Rauner-Madigan money trees sprouting millions,’ by the Chicago Sun-Times’ Mick Dumke and Tina Sfondeles: ‘More than $2 million has been pumped into the race…

THE WATCHDOGS: Rauner-Madigan Money Trees Sprouting Millions

Illinois Sunshine was mentioned in this article via Chicago Sun-Times “As the only Republican legislator from the city of Chicago, state Rep. Michael McAuliffe has known for the past year he’s a target. ‘Democratic colleagues and lobbyists came up to…