Illinois Reform

More Reform Needed in Illinois

Rep. Jack Franks | Posted 07.17.2009 | Chicago


Rep. Jack Franks

Illinois must re-evaluate its redistricting rules, which currently favor incumbents by allowing them to choose their constituents, rather than the people choosing their legislator.

Lobbying Belongs on the Reform Agenda

Cindi Canary | Posted 06.12.2009 | Chicago


Cindi Canary

If Illinois ever hopes to sanitize itself from the stench of political corruption, it must expose lobbying to the light of day and demand higher ethical conduct from state lobbyists.