The latest on how we’re working for more ethical, efficient government in Illinois.
Welcome to the CHANGE Illinois Board of Directors, Nubia & Kris!
CHANGE Illinois welcomes Nubia Willman and Kris Stewart, our two newest board members, to help our team expand our mission to create an equitable democracy […]
CHANGE Illinois Action Fund supports crucial voting access legislation introduced by Citizen Action/Illinois
Another local election in Illinois has come and gone and, unsurprisingly, turnout remains abysmally low. For a few examples, only 18% of registered voters turned […]
Fair Maps dominates the ballot box in Townships across Illinois
April 2nd, 2025 For Immediate Release: For all inquiries, please contact: DuShaun Branch Community Organizing Director dbranch@changeil.org 708-257-4037 Fair Maps dominates the ballot box in […]
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, […]