ILLINOIS

The State of Illinois Board of Ethics is authorized under Executive Order 77-3, which only applies to the executive branch. The three member Board meets monthly to rule on written requests for conflict of interest rulings and to review statements of economic interest for potential conflicts of interest. There is also an Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, which applies to all elected officials.

Contact Information:
State of Illinois Board of Ethics
James R. Thompson Center
100 West Randolph # 3-300
Chicago, IL 60601

COGEL Members:

John Larsen
Assistant Ethics Officer
Illinois Department of Public Aid
Chicago, IL 60601
Telephone: (312) 793-4805

Dorothy Eng
Executive Director
Chicago Board of Ethics
Chicago, IL 60610
Telephone: (312) 744-9660

Email: [email protected]

Daniel White
Executive Director
Illinois State Board of Elections
Springfield, IL 62704
Telephone: (217) 782-4141
Email: [email protected]

Largest City:

Chicago
The Chicago Board of Ethics is the City department that administers Chicago's Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances.

Contact Information:
740 North Sedgwick Avenue Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60610
Telephone: (312) 744-9660
Fax: (312) 744-2793

Largest County:

Cook County
The Cook County Board of Ethics is responsible for enforcing the Cook County Ethics Ordinance. The Ethics Ordinance requires all Cook County officials and employees to abide by a Code of Conduct which sets forth general directives to ensure fair and honest government in Cook County.

Contact Information:
Cook County Administration Building Suite 3040
Chicago, IL 60602
Telephone: (312) 603-4304
Fax: (312) 603-3760