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Home » Campaign contributions

Tag: Campaign contributions

Posted inBlogs

Trump, Sessions, Chicago FOP president Dean Angelo will meet to discuss gun violence, and other news

by Kate Shepherd March 27, 2017August 18, 2021

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy lifted the campaign contribution limit by donating more than $250,000 to his own campaign.

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Rahm’s reelection campaign is largely funded by people outside Chicago

by Mick Dumke February 11, 2015August 18, 2021

Most of the $28 million raised by Mayor Emanuel’s campaign comes from beyond the city limits.

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See ya next year, Mayor Rahm

by Ben Joravsky December 19, 2014August 18, 2021

Having apparently exhausted himself dispensing so much BS, Mayor Rahm heads off for a holiday, leaving the rest of us to get ready for Jesus Garcia’s January 6 appearance at the Hideout.

Posted inBlogs

In the mayoral money race, the rich—that is, Rahm—gets richer

by Mick Dumke and Steve Bogira December 18, 2014August 18, 2021

Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Robert Fioretti trail far behind Mayor Emanuel in fundraising. Does it matter?

Posted inBlogs

Rahm’s first reelection rally makes for a great story

by Mick Dumke December 6, 2014August 18, 2021

Mayor Emanuel officially launches his campaign for a second term.

Kenneth Griffin has generously contributed to politicians around the country.
Posted inNews & Politics

Mayor’s friend could profit from hotel built with taxpayers’ money

by Ben Joravsky and David Sirota April 8, 2014August 18, 2021

Kenneth Griffin, whose firm invested in Marriott, is a top Emanuel donor who could profit from a hotel built with taxpayers’ money.

Polls suggest that Cook County board President Toni Preckwinkle could topple Mayor Rahm Emanuel, but she’d need to raise some serious money first.
Posted inNews & Politics

In the mayoral money race, wealthy donors keep Rahm in a league of his own

by Mick Dumke April 8, 2014August 18, 2021

Toni Preckwinkle and other potential challengers lag far behind Emanuel in raising money.

Chicago's parking meters are likely to bring in billions of dollars for private investors over the next seven decades.
Posted inNews & Politics

How Mayor Emanuel locked the parking meter deal in place

by Mick Dumke and Ben Joravsky June 6, 2013August 19, 2021

How Mayor Emanuel locked the parking meter deal in place.

Posted inBlogs

The friends of Patrick Daley Thompson

by Mick Dumke March 30, 2012August 19, 2021

The latest Daley to run for office attracts the interest—and checks—of many of the city’s powerful

Posted inBlogs

The secret donation booth

by Steve Bogira December 23, 2011August 19, 2021

Do we need a new president, or new ideas?

Posted inBlogs

They paid; now they’re playing

by Mick Dumke December 22, 2008August 19, 2021

The winner of the state’s new casino license has been a generous contributor to many of the most powerful politicians in Illinois.

Posted inBlogs

More bang for the buck

by Mick Dumke February 7, 2008August 19, 2021

What’s behind Anita Alvarez’s victory in the state’s attorney primary?

Posted inBlogs

Going once, going twice . . .

by Mick Dumke February 1, 2008August 19, 2021

It’s the year of change–and the year of candidates funding their own campaigns.

Lorna's Silence
Posted inBlogs

Cashing in

by Mick Dumke January 23, 2008August 19, 2021

There’s lots of money flowing into the coffers of the candidates for state’s attorney . . .

Posted inBlogs

You don’t bite the hand that feeds

by Mick Dumke February 1, 2007August 19, 2021

Campaign disclosure reports show that Mayor Daley has received thousands of dollars from civil rights and other black leaders.

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