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We envision an improving Illinois. We see an Illinois where equity and ethics are paramount; where elections are fair and financed with clean money; where governments run efficiently; where corruption is dealt with firmly; where government officials serve the public good; and where ordinary people have a stronger political voice.
Join us to help make CHANGE for the better happen.
November 6th, 2024 For Immediate Release For all inquiries, please contact: Ryan Tolley DuShaun Branch Executive Director Community Organizing Director rtolley@changeil.org dbranch@changeil.org 336-503-2301 708-257-4037 Oak […]
CHANGE Illinois Action Fund Testimony: Support HB4266 to level the playing field for small nonprofits April 9, 2024 Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee To: […]
April 10, 2024 For Immediate Release For all inquiries, please contact: DuShaun Branch Community Organizing Director dbranch@changeil.org 312-857-3146 Fair Maps referendum questions make it on […]
What if we held an election and no one voted? Hyperbole, sure, but after the dismal, barely more than 20% Chicago primary participation rate, that’s […]
CHANGE Illinois Action Fund Testimony: Support HB4668 to ensure voters are protected March 5, 2024 Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee To: Chair Maurice West, […]
A first-of-its kind survey on Chicago ward remapping
Following its work to model a better way to draw ward boundaries with its Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission, CHANGE Illinois joined forces with 12 other community organizations to sponsor a first-of-its-kind ward remapping survey of Chicago mayoral and aldermanic candidates so residents can know where candidates stand before casting ballots.
Take a look at what the mayoral and aldermanic candidates had to say about ward mapping and related concerns here.
