ComEd 4 trial shows why fixing Illinois House Rules vital to stop next Madigan

By Joe Tabor

03/31/2023

The ComEd 4 corruption trial proves concentrated power breeds corruption. The fix? Reform the rules former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan crafted to concentrate all that power.

TAGS: Mike Madigan

Chicago Teachers Union, affiliates bankroll Brandon Johnson while individuals favor Vallas

By Mailee Smith

03/28/2023

Over 93% of Brandon Johnson’s Chicago mayor campaign contributions come from 20 unions, while about 71% of Paul Vallas’ come from 1,073 individuals. It’s a union machine versus the people showdown at the election April 4.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas

Where do Chicago mayor candidates stand on issues voters most care about?

By Mailee Smith

03/24/2023

Crime and taxes top the issues Chicagoans are concerned about in the 2023 mayoral election. Find out where mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson stand before the April 4 election.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, Chicago, Paul Vallas

How to vote in 2023 Chicago runoff election

By Hannah Max

03/21/2023

Early voting and voting by mail is underway in Chicago for the April 4 runoff election, including the mayoral runoff between Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson.

TAGS: Chicago, vote-by-mail

Chicago mayor campaign cash? Johnson nearly all union. Vallas mainly from individuals.

By Mailee Smith

03/17/2023

In the race for Chicago mayor, over 95% of Brandon Johnson’s campaign contributions come from 15 unions. Nearly 83% of Paul Vallas’ contributions came from 721 individuals.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, Chicago Teachers Union, Paul Vallas

How to protect your vote from fraud in Illinois

By Hannah Max

03/16/2023

Illinois voters can join the growing ranks of registered voters who have applied for permanent vote-by-mail status to ensure they never miss another election and their vote cannot be stolen.

TAGS: Chicago voting, Illinois voting, mail-in ballot, vote-by-mail

What are the facts about voting by mail in Illinois?

By Hannah Max

03/16/2023

Applications are open for registered voters to apply to vote by mail in the upcoming April 4 local elections.

TAGS: Chicago election, city of chicago, local elections, vote-by-mail

Illinois House backslides toward Madigan-era rules

By Joe Tabor

03/14/2023

The Illinois House has rolled back reforms made to its House Rules that govern how it conducts business in the wake of the Madigan Com-Ed scandal. New boss, same as the old boss?

TAGS: Illinois House of Representatives, Illinois House Rules, Mike Madigan, The Illinois House

What you need to know about voting in Illinois’ upcoming local elections

By Hannah Max

03/09/2023

Voting has started in many Illinois counties for the April 4 consolidated election for early, in-person voting and for those who’ve requested mail-in ballots. Here’s your guide to voting in the upcoming election.

TAGS: election

3 bills would punish corrupt politicians in Illinois

By Dylan Sharkey

03/02/2023

A package of anti-corruption bills were introduced in the Illinois Senate: one prohibits lawmakers from using campaign money to pay for legal defense, another fines felonious politicians $100,000 and one takes away their specialty license plates.

TAGS: corruption