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All official IRC business concluded on May 31, 2009. This website remains available for users to access historical information on the Commission.



Illinois Reform Commission Appears Before Senate Executive Committee and Criminal Law Subcommittee

On Friday, May 22nd, the Illinois Reform Commission (IRC) appeared before the Illinois Senate Executive Committee and Criminal Law Subcommittee on Constitutional Review to present its legislative proposals for reforming Illinois. In advance of Friday's meeting, IRC Chairman Patrick Collins commented, "We are hopeful that the members of the Executive Committee and Criminal Law Subcommittee will answer the people's call for wide-ranging reform by publicly expressing their support for our proposals, or, at a minimum, sending them to a full vote so each state senator can vote on the merits of the proposals."

Below is a link to the contact information for the members of the Senate Executive Committee and Criminal Law Subcommittee on Constitutional Review. The IRC encourages members of the public to contact their legislators and voice their support for the IRC's legislative proposals.

Senate Executive Committee

Criminal Law Subcommittee on Constitutional Review


Illinois Reform Commission Releases Draft Legislative Proposals

The Illinois Reform Commission (IRC) has released its initial draft legislative proposals encompassing a wide range of ethics reforms that the IRC first recommended in its 100-Day Report on April 28, 2009. The bills, which are in draft format, are posted for public viewing below. The IRC wishes to thank the Illinois Legislative Reference Bureau for its assistance in the drafting and preparation of the IRC's legislative proposals. As additional bills are completed, they will be posted. Please note that all draft legislation is subject to change pending final approval of the IRC.


Campaign Finance Bills

Enforcement Bills

Government Structure Bills

Inspiring Better Government Bills

Procurement Bills

Transparency Bills

  • Transparency legislation is currently in revision and will be posted when available.

Illinois Reform Commission and CHANGE Illinois! Urge General Assembly to Pass Campaign Reforms

On Wednesday, May 20th, at 9:30 a.m. the Illinois Reform Commission (IRC) and CHANGE Illinois! held a joint press conference to discuss the strong statewide support for legislative reforms pending before the Illinois General Assembly. The press conference took place in the Press Conference Room on the 15th floor of the James R. Thompson Center, 10 W. Randolph. Featured speakers included IRC Chairman, Patrick Collins; former Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, Peter Besinger; Illinois Campaign for Political Reform Director, Cynthia Canary; AARP State Director, Bob Gallo; and Chicago Metropolis 2020 President and CEO, George Ranney.

IRC Media Advisory

Video of Press Conference - May 20, 2009

Video Played During May 20, 2009 Press Conference


Illinois Reform Commission Issues its Final 100-Day Report

On April 28, 2009, the Illinois Reform Commission (IRC) issued its final 100-Day Report and presented the Report to Governor Patrick Quinn. The IRC's 100-Day Report recommends a wide range of ethics reforms in six key areas: campaign finance; procurement; enforcement; government structure; transparency; and inspiring better government. Since its inception, the IRC has held eight public hearings and seven town hall meetings throughout the State to hear expert testimony and receive public input relating to a host of ethics reform issues. Copies of the Report and Appendices are available below.

In announcing the IRC’s proposals today, Mr. Collins said, “I want to thank my fellow Commissioners for their focused and passionate service to the state over these last 100 days. We have done our best to be comprehensive and objective in our review and to propose reforms that we believe will have a meaningful impact on the culture of corruption that has infected our State.” Mr. Collins added, “The baton is now passed to the Governor, the legislature, and the public to discuss, debate, and ultimately enact meaningful ethics reform by May 31, 2009."

Press Release - Press Conferences

Press Release - 100-Day Report

Final 100-Day Report

Appendices




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Contact the Illinois Reform Commission at:
Illinois Reform Commission
P.O. Box A3935
Chicago, IL 60690
Tel: 312-324-8486
Fax: 312-324-9486