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In recent years, changes in the political landscape and the Citizens United decision have made it more important than ever to focus on how money affects the American political process. In Illinois and across the nation, there has been a dramatic increase...

 David Melton Sep 18, 2014 For years, voters and politicians alike have complained about the challenges of funding election campaigns. Even municipal campaigns in communities such as Oak Park require a substantial commitment of time and fundraising...

Illinois campaign contributions have already surpassed $80 million this year, according to Illinois Sunshine, a campaign finance reporting site from public interest group Illinois Campaign for Political Reform. June contributions alone accounted for...

SPRINGFIELD — A meeting between Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders to discuss the four-month-old budget impasse could occur next month — and in public. Several government-reform groups invited Rauner and leaders of the General Assembly — including...

What started last week as something of a Hail Mary pass on the Illinois state budget may bring Gov. Bruce Rauner and the four leaders of the Illinois General Assembly together for an unprecedented public negotiation session on Nov. 18. Last week the...