New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
Marie C. Dillon
Everybody Says They Want a Fair Map. But What Does That Mean?
It’s inherently unfair for lawmakers to draw their own districts, but that’s what we’re stuck with in Illinois. Check out our non-partisan maps for comparison.
Lessons From the November 2020 Election
More than 6 million Illinoisans voted, despite a deadly pandemic, thanks to emergency measures passed by the General Assembly. Now is the time to build on that success.
The Campaign for Fair Maps in Illinois
Advocates for fair redistricting have been trying for a decade ⇢ to take the job of drawing our state’s legislative maps away from politicians and assign it to an independent panel. […]
Four Takeaways on Independent Redistricting
Here’s what happened when we drew legislative maps without trying to rig the results. (Hint: There are no nice, neat squares.)
Dillon: Let’s Get Back to Business on Ethics Reforms
A lot of questionable behavior by public officials is perfectly legal in Illinois. That’s because the state has some of the weakest ethics laws in the nation.
The BGA’s Ethics Agenda: Let’s Get Serious About Ending Corruption in Illinois
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
Worried About Vote By Mail? Here’s What You Can Do
If threatened postal delays are giving you second thoughts, remember that there are other ways to cast your ballot safely for the November election.
What’s Your Plan B For Nov. 3?
Voting in person could be risky due to COVID-19, so it’s important to know your options.