MARK KIRK Joins Anti-TRUMP Bandwagon — RAHM Says RAUNER ‘Can’t Lead State’ — EDGAR Calls for Civility

The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform is mentioned in this article via POLITICO “EDGAR CALLS FOR CIVILITY IN BUDGET FIGHT — ‘Former Gov. Edgar says calling foes ‘corrupt’ won’t help Rauner solve budget impasse,’ by Chicago Tribune’s Rick Pearson: ‘Former…

Despite Springfield War, Fewer Contested Seats this Fall

The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform is mentioned in this article via Crain’s Chicago Business “With Illinois going through a budget war unlike any in state history—and huge amounts of political cash sloshing around—you’d think people would be flocking to run…

Morning Spin: Emanuel Noncommittal on Future of City Colleges Chief

The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform is mentioned in this article via The Chicago Tribune “What’s on tap *Mayor Emanuel will address the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce this morning. *Gov. Bruce Rauner will discuss educational and government operations funding in…

Analysis: November Election To Include 62 Competitive IL Legislative Races

The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform is mentioned in this article via Progress Illinois “The 2016 general election will feature 62 competitive Illinois General Assembly races, according to an analysis by the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform (ICPR). The Illinois candidate…

Election Update: Half of Contested 2016 General Assembly Races are in Chicago Suburbs

The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform is mentioned in this article via REBOOT Illinois “Tuesday, May 31st was the deadline for party candidates to file for eligibility in the November General Election, and the results are in. Out of the 177…

Just One More Contested Legislative Race than Last Time

The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform is mentioned in this article via Capitol Fax “With Illinois going through a budget war unlike any in state history—and huge amounts of political cash sloshing around—you’d think people would be flocking to run…

Half of Contested 2016 General Assembly Races are in the Chicago Suburbs

Tuesday, May 31st was the deadline for party candidates to file for eligibility in the November General Election, and the results are in. Out of the 177 total positions in the General Assembly, 158 are up for election in November. There are 62…

IL Sunshine Weekly: 6.2.2016

IL Sunshine Weekly Update: Illinois Tops List of Most Populated States in Super PAC Spending

Lincoln-Way Board Member Attendance Sparks Criticism

ICPR Executive Director Sarah Brune is quoted in this article via The Chicago Tribune “In response to damaging revelations about questionable uses of taxpayer dollars, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 officials have repeatedly said that the school board did not…