The latest on how we’re working for more ethical, efficient government in Illinois.
The cost of corruption to Illinoisans was avoidable
How many people need to be affected by a problem before elected officials decide it is worth seriously confronting? A quarter of million people? Half […]
CHANGE IL calls on lawmakers to finally put an end to prison gerrymandering
Today, CHANGE Illinois testified at an Illinois General Assembly subject matter hearing on prison reform. At the hearing, Madeleine Doubek, executive director of CHANGE Illinois, […]
PRESS RELEASE: Diverse advocates call for Mayor and Council to end backroom deals, commit funding to community-centered ward remapping in budget
CHICAGO–CHANGE Illinois and diverse community groups and advocates Thursday called for Mayor Lori Lightfoot and aldermen to dedicate funding in next year’s budget for residents […]
What does gerrymandering actually mean for voter choice, elections and representation in Illinois?
The 2020 election paints a stark reminder of the impact of gerrymandering on voter choice and representation at the state level. Our state house has […]
Want to fix the city? Start with a ward remap.
We need transparent, accountable, people-first remapping at every level of government.
The job now: Undoing decades of disinvestment
“I know it seems insurmountable, but taking small steps can begin the process and lead to some concrete changes.”
Advocates launch community-mapping drive to put people first in 2021 political mapping
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 13, 2020 CHICAGO, Illinois — For far too long, people in communities across Illinois have been left out of the redistricting […]
CHANGE Illinois stands with lawmakers on ethics reforms
Today, Senator Melinda Bush, Senator Heather Steans and Senator Andy Manar convened a group of legislators and good government advocates to release their plan to […]
A reminder of how ComEd execs kept Madigan in power
Two key former ComEd executives did plenty to make sure Madigan kept his grip on power through map drawing.
PRESS RELEASE: In the wake of ComEd scandal, officials should embrace independent redistricting
July 24, 2020 – In light of federal prosecutors’ revelations about an elaborate and long-running bribery scheme involving utility giant Commonwealth Edison, CHANGE Illinois calls […]