The court’s ruling strengthens Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act, a crucial tool in holding government officials accountable. By Jeffrey M. Schwab, Senior Attorney The Illinois Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, is supposed to give every citizen the right to obtain public records so they…

BREAKING: Appellate Court orders Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino back to Elections Board for hearing on alleged illegal campaign payments Media contact: Diana Rickert 773-809-4403 SPRINGFIELD (May 22, 2018) – Today a state appellate court ruled that the Illinois Board of Elections must revisit…