Read our analysis of the Democratic primaries for the 20th state senate district, Cook County Board of Review, Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and Cook County State’s Attorney. Check out who’s funding – and influencing – candidates for…
Read MoreChicago’s contentious mayoral race has grabbed the biggest headlines this election season, but Chicagoans are also headed to the polls today to elect fourteen city council members. In February’s primary, no candidate secured a majority in the 4th, 5th, 6th,…
Read MoreCheck out who’s funding – and influencing – candidates for yourself with Reform for Illinois’ Sunshine Campaign Finance Tracker. See Chicago mayoral and city council candidates’ positions on campaign finance reform, elections, and ethics issues in our good government questionnaire. …
Read MoreWho’s funding Chicago’s mayoral race? Not everyday Chicagoans. Our analysis of contributions in this year’s contest shows that small donors – defined as individuals who contribute up to $150* – play a tiny role in most candidates’ fundraising. Meanwhile, megadonations…
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With nine candidates and polls showing no clear front-runner, the race for Chicago mayor is all but certain to head to a costly, divisive runoff. In the meantime, many voters are struggling with whether to vote for the candidate they…
Read MoreAs November 8 approaches, big money is flooding races across Illinois. Party leaders are spending heavily to support their candidates, Dick Uihlein is stepping up to (maybe) fill Ken Griffin’s shoes, and labor is fighting for a state constitutional amendment….
Read MoreWhile the race for governor is attracting the lion’s share of attention this election season, two of the most important elections in Illinois are for the state Supreme Court. With a rare pair of open seats and the Republican party…
Read MoreDick Uihlein bests Ken Griffin with some help from fellow billionaire Gov. Pritzker. A new constitutional amendment on the ballot starts to draw big labor bucks. Underdog candidates win in the General Assembly, and the Chicago mayoral race heats up….
Read MoreCook County Assessor Kaegi’s personal wealth vs. Steele’s real estate backers Fritz Kaegi took in $2.5 million this quarter, a sum that includes $2 million in self-loans and two $100K donations from Chairman of Newsweb Corporation Fred Eychaner and Chairman…
Read MoreLegislative Leaders Democrats hoard funds; Griffin boosts Durkin After a lackluster start to 2022, legislative leaders reported stronger fundraising hauls in the second quarter. Speaker Welch brought in $2.6 million, second only to Senate President Harmon’s $3.4 million. Speaker Welch’s…
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