The latest on how we’re working for more ethical, efficient government in Illinois.
Five Reasons to Care About Prison Gerrymandering
Prison gerrymandering may not be a familiar term, but it is something that you should be aware of because you or people you know may […]
Good government groups renew calls for meaningful ethics reform in joint statement on the Madigan verdict
For immediate release: For all inquiries, please contact: Alisa Kaplan Executive Director, Reform for Illinois alisa@reformforillinois.org Elizabeth Grossman Executive Director, Common Cause Illinois Ryan Tolley […]
Press Release: Oak Park & Proviso voters demand Fair Maps
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 […]
Pedal for CHANGE is back!
Join us for the 2nd annual Pedal for CHANGE bike ride as we ride through the Woodlawn community on the South Side and explore the […]
CHANGE Illinois Action Fund testifies in support of nonprofit lobbying fee exemptions
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: […]
Press Release: Fair Maps referendum questions make it on key township ballots for the November election
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 […]
Let’s celebrate the transparency of the Chicago Board of Elections
I understand the burning desire to know the results of the Cook County state’s attorney’s race, but it’s a good time to take a breath. […]
Blame gerrymandering and our winner-take-all, two-party system for low voter turnout
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 testifies on legislation to protect voters
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, […]
Gerrymandering continues to ruin our democracy
When you have few or no choices on your primary election ballot in a few weeks, blame gerrymandering. When the violence in our cities escalates […]
Ryan Tolley takes the helm at CHANGE Illinois & CHANGE Illinois Action Fund
Jan. 16, 2024For Immediate Release For all inquiries, please contact: Ryan TolleyExecutive Directorrtolley@changeil.org(336) 503-2301 Kathy RygCHANGE Illinois Board Secretaryrygkathy@yahoo.com(847) 707-4728 CHICAGO, IL – CHANGE Illinois […]
Our 2023 year in review
As we prepare to close out 2023, we look back with pride in our progress toward a more equitable democracy for everyone in Illinois and […]