Illinois has new contribution limits; the new law is here and the Governor’s website currently features a video of the signing ceremony. The Times has the latest on Illinois campaign finance reform. Under the law, candidates will be limited during each election cycle to contributions of $5,000 from individuals, $10,000 from businesses and labor unions, […]
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Coming soon to the internet, secret Blagojevich recordings?
The Chicago Tribune reports that a computer with secret government wiretaps involving former Gov. Rod Blagojevich were stolen from his lawyers’ offices. But hundreds of recordings haven’t been made public in advance of Blagojevich’s trial, scheduled to begin next June, and many may never be aired. The burglary took place at the law offices of […]
What’s next for Illinois campaign finance law?
Here’s the latest on campaign finance reform in Illinois. Gov. Pat Quinn promises action soon on a measure that would establish Illinois’ first limits on campaign donations. Quinn said he would take action likely after Thanksgiving on a bill the Senate sent him that would cap how much money people, interest groups and political committees […]