November 03 2010 at 10:37 AM
Beyond The Network - Election Edition
Below are some highlights for what is happening on the political reform front inside and outside the Midwest Democracy Network region during Tuesday’s elections.
Network News in Illinois
November 01 2010 at 07:36 AM
Illinois governor race shatters contribution record; millions flow to legislative candidates
The record for money raised by candidates for governor in an Illinois election has been shattered by 2010 candidates, and legislative candidates, who will determine control of the state House and Senate, also reported…
October 28 2010 at 10:27 AM
Network partners gear up for election day
Throughout this election season, Midwest Democracy Network state and national partner organizations have been busy pushing for transparent campaign contributions, informing voters about their election rights and offering information regarding candidates in each state. Read highlights…
October 26 2010 at 10:26 AM
Killbride retention funding surpases $3 million
According to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform, the retention campaign of Justice Tom Kilbride’s campaign has exceeded the $3 million mark as both sides have disclosed large contributions over the past five days.
October 19 2010 at 01:37 PM
Campaign finance: ‘Watergate II’ scandal ahead?
According to Gavel Grab, campaign finance has exploded into one of the biggest news stories of the year, especially on the heels of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision. Now some are predicting that with…
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Network News for Illinois in Campaign Finance Reform
March 17 2009 at 10:58 AM
Lisa Madigan, U.S. Attorneys support campaign contribution limits for Illinois
CHICAGO – Money in the political system has been a hot topic this month, featuring discussion on campaign contribution limits. Illinois is one of five states in the U.S. that does not limit polical donations to state elections.…
March 17 2009 at 10:56 AM
Illinois reform panel discusses campaign contribution limits
CHICAGO—ICPR’s Cindi Canary, University of Illinois-Springfield professor emeritus Kent Redfield and CHANGE Illinois co-chairs Peter Bensiner and George Ranney, and AARP’s Bob Gallo spoke to the Illinois legislature’s Joint…
February 17 2009 at 12:36 PM
“Reimagine Illinois” petition urges campaign finance reform
CHICAGO—The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform launches the “Reimagine Illinois” web petition.The petition states, “The state’s current system, which allows special interests…
February 07 2009 at 12:17 PM
Illinois Channel
CHICAGO, Illinois—Unedited, Nonpartisan Coverage of Illinois State Government and Public Affairs. Visit the Website here.
September 23 2008 at 10:26 AM
ICPR Welcomes Rejection of Governor’s Veto of Pay-To-Play Reform Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois—The Illinois Senate on Monday rejected Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s veto of House Bill 824, legislation banning political contributions by state contractors to the officeholder awarding the contract. Because the House previously voted overwhelmingly in favor of overriding…
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