Chicago Board of Ethics
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Since 1986, we've administered, interpreted + enforced Chicago's Governmental Ethics Ordinance--we advise, educate, regulate, enforce + adjudicate. 312-744-9660. www.chicago.gov/Ethics
A welcome from Georgia’s Governor, Brian Kemp. COGEL, the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws, brings together leaders from government, the private sector, and academia. This year there are several sessions on AI. (It hasn’t hit our work in Chicago, yet.)
December 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
A welcome from Georgia’s Governor, Brian Kemp. COGEL, the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws, brings together leaders from government, the private sector, and academia. This year there are several sessions on AI. (It hasn’t hit our work in Chicago, yet.)
The Board meets next on Monday December 15, at 3pm, via Zoom and in person. Respectful public comment is welcome. www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
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December 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The Board meets next on Monday December 15, at 3pm, via Zoom and in person. Respectful public comment is welcome. www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
To say we’re looking forward to the COGEL (Council on Governmental Ethics Laws) Annual Conference in Atlanta would understate it. Every year, the programmers follow Morris’s Law of Medical* Conferences😂.
Fortunately, this year, we can cover all desired sessions.😌⚖️
*this law has wide applicability
Fortunately, this year, we can cover all desired sessions.😌⚖️
*this law has wide applicability
December 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
To say we’re looking forward to the COGEL (Council on Governmental Ethics Laws) Annual Conference in Atlanta would understate it. Every year, the programmers follow Morris’s Law of Medical* Conferences😂.
Fortunately, this year, we can cover all desired sessions.😌⚖️
*this law has wide applicability
Fortunately, this year, we can cover all desired sessions.😌⚖️
*this law has wide applicability
Interesting case involving that gossamer line between prohibited political activity and constituent communications. Out of Anne Arundel County, MD. One for discussion at the upcoming Council on Governmental Ethics Law conference in ATL. www.capitalgazette.com/2025/12/02/p...
Pittman violated ethics code in official newsletter, commission finds
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman violated the county’s ethics code in his newsletter, according to the county ethics panel.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Interesting case involving that gossamer line between prohibited political activity and constituent communications. Out of Anne Arundel County, MD. One for discussion at the upcoming Council on Governmental Ethics Law conference in ATL. www.capitalgazette.com/2025/12/02/p...
Here's the Board's annual Grinchy-Scroogey Guide to ethical gift-giving and receiving, for 2025: www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
December 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Here's the Board's annual Grinchy-Scroogey Guide to ethical gift-giving and receiving, for 2025: www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
The Board has now concluded Case No. 25011.C, the subject having paid the $5,000 fine for divulging confidential information in violation of the law. For more information on this matter and other Board-initiated enforcement actions since 1987, please see: www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Board has now concluded Case No. 25011.C, the subject having paid the $5,000 fine for divulging confidential information in violation of the law. For more information on this matter and other Board-initiated enforcement actions since 1987, please see: www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
We thank Reform for Illinois for honoring our Executive Director Steve Berlin with their 2025 Leadership in Ethics Award! RFI does amazing work for Chicagoans and Illinoisans in government ethics.
November 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
We thank Reform for Illinois for honoring our Executive Director Steve Berlin with their 2025 Leadership in Ethics Award! RFI does amazing work for Chicagoans and Illinoisans in government ethics.
And, in Case 25011, the Board found that the subject improperly disclosed confidential information, and assessed a $5,000 fine. More information on this matter will be made public when the subject settles, pays, or challenges the finding in Circuit Court. www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
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November 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
And, in Case 25011, the Board found that the subject improperly disclosed confidential information, and assessed a $5,000 fine. More information on this matter will be made public when the subject settles, pays, or challenges the finding in Circuit Court. www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
At yesterday's meeting, in 3 matters referred by the Office of Inspector General ("OIG"), the Board dismissed Case 25013.IG, and found probable cause in Cases 25021.IG and 25023.IG. There are 8 OIG matters pending, in various states of adjudication: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
At yesterday's meeting, in 3 matters referred by the Office of Inspector General ("OIG"), the Board dismissed Case 25013.IG, and found probable cause in Cases 25021.IG and 25023.IG. There are 8 OIG matters pending, in various states of adjudication: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
And at yesterday's meeting, in 3 matters referred by the Office of Inspector General, the Board dismissed Case 25013.IG, and found probable cause in Cases 25021.IG and 25023.IG. There are 8 OIG matters pending, in various states of adjudication: www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
And at yesterday's meeting, in 3 matters referred by the Office of Inspector General, the Board dismissed Case 25013.IG, and found probable cause in Cases 25021.IG and 25023.IG. There are 8 OIG matters pending, in various states of adjudication: www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
At its meeting yesterday, the Board issued an opinion addressing attorney-client privileged and confidential material in conjunction with an ongoing matter: www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
At its meeting yesterday, the Board issued an opinion addressing attorney-client privileged and confidential material in conjunction with an ongoing matter: www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
At its meeting yesterday, the Board granted a waiver to a City employee from the "reverse revolving door" prohibitions. Here is a summary of that waiver, in accordance with §2-156-402 of the Ethics Ordinance: www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
At its meeting yesterday, the Board granted a waiver to a City employee from the "reverse revolving door" prohibitions. Here is a summary of that waiver, in accordance with §2-156-402 of the Ethics Ordinance: www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
Here are the minutes from the Board's September 2025 meeting: www.chicago.gov/content/city...
A reminder that Board meeting minutes going back more than 20 years are here: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
A reminder that Board meeting minutes going back more than 20 years are here: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Here are the minutes from the Board's September 2025 meeting: www.chicago.gov/content/city...
A reminder that Board meeting minutes going back more than 20 years are here: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
A reminder that Board meeting minutes going back more than 20 years are here: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
Among other actions the Board took at yesterday's meeting, it set the default schedule for its 2026 monthly meetings. Note the changed start time from 3pm to 2pm:
November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Among other actions the Board took at yesterday's meeting, it set the default schedule for its 2026 monthly meetings. Note the changed start time from 3pm to 2pm:
The Board met today. It found probable cause in 2 cases, dismissed another, found a violation and assessed a $5,000 fine in another, issued an advisory opinion, granted one waiver request, and denied another waiver request. Watch this space tomorrow for more info.
November 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The Board met today. It found probable cause in 2 cases, dismissed another, found a violation and assessed a $5,000 fine in another, issued an advisory opinion, granted one waiver request, and denied another waiver request. Watch this space tomorrow for more info.
We’re underway. Here’s our Executive Director’s report: www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
We’re underway. Here’s our Executive Director’s report: www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
Reminder: the Board meets today at 3 in person and via Zoom. The agenda and Zoom access information are below. It’s a packed agenda, as we had to cancel our October meeting due to lack of a quorum. Respectful public comment is welcome.
The Board meets next on Monday, November 17, at 3pm, in person and via Zoom. Respectful public comment is welcome. The agenda and zoom access info are here: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Reminder: the Board meets today at 3 in person and via Zoom. The agenda and Zoom access information are below. It’s a packed agenda, as we had to cancel our October meeting due to lack of a quorum. Respectful public comment is welcome.
In lobbying news, 793 individuals are registered for 2025, and we have collected $372,350 in 2025 registration fees. A complete list of lobbyists and their clients is here: www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
November 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In lobbying news, 793 individuals are registered for 2025, and we have collected $372,350 in 2025 registration fees. A complete list of lobbyists and their clients is here: www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
The Board meets next on Monday, November 17, at 3pm, in person and via Zoom. Respectful public comment is welcome. The agenda and zoom access info are here: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Board meets next on Monday, November 17, at 3pm, in person and via Zoom. Respectful public comment is welcome. The agenda and zoom access info are here: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
The Board has found 7 lobbyists in violation of the law for failing to file Q3 activity reports as required. The Board has fined them $250/day and suspended their lobbying rights until they comply: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
November 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The Board has found 7 lobbyists in violation of the law for failing to file Q3 activity reports as required. The Board has fined them $250/day and suspended their lobbying rights until they comply: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
Here is the information on our three (3) open positions: Senior Attorney, Legal Counsel, and Project Coordinator: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Here is the information on our three (3) open positions: Senior Attorney, Legal Counsel, and Project Coordinator: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...
CORRECTION: here is the correct link for the Project Coordinator: chicago.taleo.net/careersectio...
October 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
CORRECTION: here is the correct link for the Project Coordinator: chicago.taleo.net/careersectio...
We're hiring! We have two posted vacancies, one for a Project Coordinator: chicago.taleo.net/careersectio...
and one for a Senior Attorney: chicago.taleo.net/careersectio...
and one for a Senior Attorney: chicago.taleo.net/careersectio...
October 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We're hiring! We have two posted vacancies, one for a Project Coordinator: chicago.taleo.net/careersectio...
and one for a Senior Attorney: chicago.taleo.net/careersectio...
and one for a Senior Attorney: chicago.taleo.net/careersectio...
The Board of Ethics is hiring--we have a vacancy for a Senior Attorney! For details and to apply, please see this: chicago.taleo.net/careersectio...
SENIOR ATTORNEY - ETHICS
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Board of Ethics is hiring--we have a vacancy for a Senior Attorney! For details and to apply, please see this: chicago.taleo.net/careersectio...