As you know, the political climate is highly polarized and progress is being stifled. The toxicity in politics recently culminated in the shooting of Republican congressmen by a Bernie Sanders supporter. This problem must be addressed. BridgeIllinois is a nonpartisan organization that aims to tackle the political divide head on.

By facilitating productive dialogue between opposing political perspectives, BridgeIllinois strives to alleviate polarization. We believe that by understanding the perspectives of people we disagree with, we can begin to find common ground. BridgeIllinois' mission is defined by sparking important cross-party discussions that are a prerequisite to achieving political progress.