Rauner Board Asked Builders to Lobby Lawmakers

ICPR Board Chair Hon. Susan Garrett is quoted in this article via Fox 32 News “SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The head of the agency managing state construction solicited help from private builders to lobby for state funding in an email…

APNewsBreak: Rauner Board Asked Builders to Lobby Lawmakers

ICPR Board Chair Susan Garrett is mentioned in this article via Daily Herald “SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Good-government advocates are criticizing the head of an agency managing state construction projects for asking builders to lobby lawmakers to restore funding. An email…

10 Websites Every Illinoisan Should Bookmark

Illinois Sunshine is mentioned in this article via REBOOT Illinois “The central part of our mission here at Reboot Illinois is to encourage and empower Illinoisans to retake ownership of state and local government by giving them the tools and…

Illinois Senate Approves Automatic Voter Registration

The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform is mentioned in this article via WQAD 8 “SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate has approved a measure allowing automatic voter registration in Illinois. The chamber advanced the proposal 42-16 on Thursday. Backers say…

Automatic Voter Registration Bill Sails Through Illinois State Senate

The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform is mentioned in this article via Independent Voter Network “Late last week, the Illinois State Senate passed a measure that helps get more residents registered to vote. The bill still has to clear the…

Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino Acknowledges Federal Probe

ICPR Board Chair Susan Garrett is quoted in this article via REBOOT Illinois “A federal grand jury has issued subpoenas to Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino’s former campaign workers, the Illinois Times reports. Mautino’s office acknowledged federal investigators are looking…

IL Sunshine Weekly Update 5.19.2016

Neighborhood Leaders Identify Key Issues for Chicago’s Future

On Tuesday, May 10th, the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform hosted an “On the Table” event on “Realizing the Potential of Chicago Neighborhoods.” The event included a roundtable discussion among 40 community leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors…

IL Sunshine Weekly Update: 5.12.2016

Lincoln-Way Spent $821,000 in Activity Funds on Expenses Critics Question

ICPR Executive Director Sarah Brune is quoted in this article via Chicago Tribune “Lincoln-Way High School District 210 has spent at least $821,284 in student activity funds on miscellaneous expenses, including purchases benefiting a private day care and the Superdog…