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Ethics 01.15.2020

CCIL's Testimony before the Illinois Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform

Ethics 11.19.2015

Important Transparency Reform Passes in Chicago

This means that any future privatization deals will require longer review periods, more input from the public, and more contractor oversight.

Ethics 03.18.2015

It’s Time for Congress to Get Rid of the “I Didn’t Know Better” Excuse

Rep. Aaron Schock’s resignation makes an open and shut case for stronger ethics enforcement and training in Congress. Ignoring yet another case of an elected official’s egregious misconduct will only perpetuate the already high level of mistrust by the people of Illinois.

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