Panel unveils blueprint for state government reform

CHICAGO (AP) – The reform commission launched by Gov. Pat Quinn unveiled a sweeping blueprint for change Tuesday, calling for curbs on the types of political corruption expected to be detailed in an impending indictment of ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

The commission's tentative recommendations for legislative action include capping individual campaign contributions at $2,400, protecting procurement officials from political pressure and strengthening the Freedom of Information Act to provide greater transparency under the proposals.

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