Sep 20th 2018

Public Newsroom 79: The Mega-Millionaires in Illinois Politics

@ Experimental Station, Build Coffee

6100 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Opening Thursday, September 20th, from 6PM - 8PM

Illinois’ upcoming race for governor is slated to be one of the most expensive in U.S. history and has been used as a prime example for campaign finance reform by organizers.

But how do we track the mega millions? What does reform look like? How can everyday citizens participate?

This week’s Public Newsroom aims to breakdown this complicated issue with an Illinois Campaign for Political Reform (ICPR) Neighborhood Sunshine workshop hosted by Executive Director Mary Miro and Policy Director Alisa Kaplan.

ICPR’s Neighborhood Sunshine is a series of interactive programs focused on micro (local) and macro (Illinois) political reform issues. These workshops feature ICPR’s work on money in politics, government ethics, gender equity, and improving voter access and turnout. The discussions connect these topics to local issues such as neighborhood safety, economic development, and school quality.

Neighborhood Sunshine uses education and dialogue to empower Illinois residents to raise their voices to advocate for reform and hold policymakers accountable. The workshops are also listening opportunities for ICPR to gather community feedback so we can be better advocates for Illinois residents.

More about ICPR:
The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform is a research and advocacy organization that empowers the public to participate in government, addresses the role of money in politics, and promotes integrity, accountability, and transparency in our political system.

This event is part of City Bureau’s #PublicNewsroom programming, a series of free, weekly workshops and discussions aimed at building trust between journalists and the communities they serve while shaping a more inclusive newsroom.

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