About CHANGE Illinois!

Launched in February 2009, the Coalition for Honest and New Government Ethics -- CHANGE Illinois! -- seeks to transform the Illinois political system that has been plagued with corruption. The coalition is working toward government that encourages, celebrates and rewards integrity, openness, electoral competition and civic participation.

Through public education, coalition building and policy development efforts, CHANGE Illinois! engages Illinois residents in creating a government more transparent, accountable and responsive to their needs. By reaching out to those whose voices have long been silent on governmental issues and providing a channel for their talents, vision and influence, CHANGE Illinois! has become a powerful coalition throughout the state.

The coalition is setting forth an agenda of both immediate and long-term goals and its two main issues for 2010 are Redistricting and Campaign Finance Reform. Continue reading below for more information on each of these reform agendas.