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Marie C. Dillon

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy, PolitiFact

Illinois Redistricting Hearings Fail to Engage the Public. Ask Yourself Why

by Marie C. Dillon March 23, 2021November 10, 2022

New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

Everybody Says They Want a Fair Map. But What Does That Mean?

by Marie C. Dillon January 27, 2021November 10, 2022

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.

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

Lessons From the November 2020 Election

by Marie C. Dillon December 28, 2020November 10, 2022

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.

Posted inUncategorized

A Closer Look at the BGA Maps

by Marie C. Dillon October 16, 2020November 10, 2022

What’s better about these maps? What’s not?

Posted inUncategorized

The Campaign for Fair Maps in Illinois

by Marie C. Dillon October 16, 2020November 10, 2022

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. […]

Posted inUncategorized

Four Takeaways on Independent Redistricting

by Marie C. Dillon October 16, 2020November 10, 2022

Here’s what happened when we drew legislative maps without trying to rig the results. (Hint: There are no nice, neat squares.)

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

Dillon: Let’s Get Back to Business on Ethics Reforms

by Marie C. Dillon September 23, 2020November 10, 2022

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.

Posted inAnalysis, Policy

The BGA’s Ethics Agenda: Let’s Get Serious About Ending Corruption in Illinois

by Marie C. Dillon and Joann Wong September 8, 2020November 10, 2022

New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

Worried About Vote By Mail? Here’s What You Can Do

by Marie C. Dillon August 19, 2020November 10, 2022

If threatened postal delays are giving you second thoughts, remember that there are other ways to cast your ballot safely for the November election.

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

What’s Your Plan B For Nov. 3?

by Marie C. Dillon July 23, 2020November 10, 2022

Voting in person could be risky due to COVID-19, so it’s important to know your options.

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