“Yes” For Illinois

Pat Quinn Takes On Illinois Business Officials
Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn has already been pretty outspoken about supporting a constitutional convention. He says it gives voters the opportunity to change language in the state’s constitution. This time around, Quinn says that could include a new clause to recall elected officials.
QUINN: People are sick and tired of [...]

Durbin Says Con-Con Worth Considering
It’s called a Constitutional Convention, or con-con. By state law, it pops up on Illinois ballots once every 20 years. Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says a con-con could be a good way to solve some of the political bickering going on in Springfield.
DURBIN: I wouldn’t rule it out. I think [...]

RASMUSSEN POLL SAYS: ILLINOIS GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH “LEAST POPULAR IN THE NATION”
“Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich continues to earn poor ratings from voters. This month, just 13% of Illinois voters give him good or excellent ratings, while 60% give him a poor rating. Blagojevich ranks as “Least Popular Governor” according to Rasmussen Reports By the Numbers.”
Surely, Illinois [...]

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Remember, while special and entrenched interests have lots of money and power, they cannot stop you from voting yes for Illinois!

Yes for Illinois in the News
“Americans this weekend are celebrating the Declaration of Independence, but some folks say it’s also a good time to start thinking about the Illinois Constitution.
While not quite as old as the document signed by Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in 1776, the Illinois Constitution hasn’t been reformed in [...]

All across the state, people are starting to sense the importance of the fall election. Join the movement and set up a local campaign to take Illinois back !
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Celebrate our day of Independence by telling everyone you know about Illinois’ rebirth of freedom this fall. Tell them to vote yes for a con con!

This just in! This just in! Governor Blagojevich announces more special sessions for Illinois this summer-again - proving that our state cannot operate the way it is suppose to and that a serious overhaul is needed.

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This story adds to the case for a constitutional convention ; a serious re-examination of our state’s financial operation is in order. For one thing, Illinois already has a balanced budget clause, but has we read here it has to be strengthened. As we dive further and further into debt-nearly $108 [...]

Great Op-ed in the Chicago Tribune

Wanna send a message to Springfield? Better yet, wanna change the way they do business there?
We can. I’m talking about one of the state’s best-kept secrets. On Nov. 4, we’ll decide in a referendum whether to hold a state Constitutional Convention. The Con Con, as it’s informally known, is on [...]