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07.16.2015

Brian Gladstein named Executive Director for Common Cause Illinois

Common Cause Illinois (CCIL) is pleased to announce Brian Gladstein as its new Executive Director. Mr. Gladstein succeeds Rey Lpez-Caldern, who will join the national staff of Common Cause.

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.

Money & Influence 02.26.2015

Tuesday's Biggest Winner is the Chicago Voter

Victory for small donor match and campaign finance reform

Voting & Elections 02.23.2015

Chicago Sun-Times Endorses Ballot Question on Campaign Finance Reform

Chicago Sun-Times endorses Fair Elections Ballot question

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