01.26.2016 Join us for the party on February 10th! I hope that you will join me for an amazing night with Common Cause, an organization working to increase civic engagement throughout Illinois. Read more >
Voting & Elections 01.18.2016 Democracy Spotlight: Martese Chism, Chicago Activist Help us honor one of our 2016 Champions of Democracy, Martese Chism. Martese comes from four generations of activists who have given their lives fighting for voting rights. Read more >
Constitution, Courts & Other Democracy Issues 01.8.2016 Democracy Spotlight: Eliseo Medina, Labor and Civil Rights Champion On February 10, Common Cause Illinois will honor Eliseo Medina with the 2016 Champion of Democracy Award. Read more >
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. Read more >
Money & Influence 11.2.2015 Invigorating Democracy: A Case For Small-Donor Matching A Letter to the Editor by Ezer Smith on the efforts of Common Cause Illinois to fight for Fair Elections in Chicago. Read more >
Constitution, Courts & Other Democracy Issues 10.20.2015 Testimony in Support of Responsible Business Act The following testimony was presented to the Cook County Board by Common Cause Illinois Executive Director Brian Gladstein Read more >
