Partisan politics is a big player in the Illinois Capitol. The state needs real redistricting reform to increase competition, expand representation and strengthen accountability.

How Illinois lawmakers can hide ethics investigations from the public

By Lilly Rossi

07/16/2026

Releasing reports is often up to the small Legislative Ethics Commission. That needs to change.

What trusted officials have to say about vote-by-mail

05/23/2026

Our team of experts is available to answer questions about voting by mail or ballot security.

A review of Pritzker scandals

By Lilly Rossi

05/04/2026

With Gov. J.B. Pritzker stepping further onto the national stage and priming for politics outside of Illinois, let’s not forget his scandalous past.

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Only 1 in 6 primary races offer voters choice

By Lilly Rossi

03/13/2026

State residents decide Tuesday who will be on the general election ballot in November.

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