Tag Archives: Illinois Campaign for Political Reform

Conservative Group Sues Over Campaign Finance Limits

A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday challenges Illinois’ campaign finance laws. It seeks to remove limits on how much individuals and groups can donate to candidates. Brian Mackey has more: [mp3 - 0:57 0.7 MB] The case argues there are two … Continue reading

Posted in Statehouse | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Judge Strikes Down Part of IL Campaign Finance Law

A federal judge in Chicago has declared part of Illinois’ campaign finance law unconstitutional.   As Brian Mackey reports, Judge Marvin Aspen says the state cannot enforce contribution limits on “independent” political action committees, or PACs.  [mp3 - 1:02 - 976 KB]

Posted in Statehouse | Tagged , , | Leave a comment