Illinois Campaign for Political Reform David Morrison

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Argus Democrat leaders in Springfield may be using the specter of limitless superpacs to open a Clydesdale-sized loophole in the state's campaign contribution limits.

May 17, 2012
The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus

 Even as some in the Capitol worry that there isn't time before the May 31 scheduled adjournment of this legislative session to address the most important issues facing our bankrupt state -- crippling Medicaid and pension costs -- those in charge in the House have found the time to move a measure which would lift campaign contribution limits in any race where an independent expenditure group is spending big money to help a c

Legislation would kill campaign donation caps in some state races

May 17, 2012
State Journal-Register
By DAVID THOMAS 
 
 
Illinois' campaign contribution limits would be elimina