Just moments ago, Democratic and Republican leaders announced a stop gap budget that would provide a full year of funding for education and six months of appropriations for other areas.

How Chicago’s White Donor Class Distorts City Policy

light of the recent allegations of vote-buying in the 5th State House District, combined with reports that show this is the most expensive primary in state history, Common Cause Illinois has decided to deploy their poll watching apparatus exclusively in the 5th District.

Send a message to your legislators, urging them to help build a better democracy by passing nation-wide automatic voter registration.

Common Cause Illinois Response to Governor Rauner's State of the State Address

A new ordinance was introduced at today’s city council meeting that, if it passes, will create a small-donor public-financing system for the city of Chicago. The ordinance’s co-sponsors include Aldermen John Arena, Michelle Harris, and Joe Moore.