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Illinois Democrats eclipse Republicans in fundraising

Illinois Democrats are outraising their Republican counterparts as the general election draws nearer. According to Reform for Illinois’ Sunshine Database, incumbent JB Pritzker started the year by giving his campaign $90 million, and added another $35 million to his campaign…

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Q2 2022: Cook County & Chicago

Cook 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…

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Q2 2022: General Assembly & Party Committees

Legislative 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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Q2 2022: Statewide and Amendment 1

The Governor’s Race: Billionaire Pileup  The battle between billionaires Ken Griffin and Dick Uihlein continued into the second quarter of 2022, with Uihlein’s choice Darren Bailey ultimately winning the Republican nomination with a healthy 57.7% of the vote. Billionaire-backed upstart…

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How did money impact Illinois’ recent primary election?

RFI ED Alisa Kaplan was interviewed by WTTW about money in Illinois’ recent primary election, especially in the gubernatorial race.  “And let’s not forget that Darren Bailey has his own billionaire benefactor in Richard Uihlein,” she said. “Plus, he has…

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