Right after landing a big deal with the CTA, businessman helps Lightfoot’s reelection effort
The contribution supporting the incumbent mayor from a contractor exploited a loophole in rules designed to end the perception of pay-to-play politics.
The contribution supporting the incumbent mayor from a contractor exploited a loophole in rules designed to end the perception of pay-to-play politics.
Vallas’s bid for mayor of Chicago was facing criticism for accepting $5,000 from a retired detective named in a $5 million legal settlement.
The now-retired Chicago cop was named in two legal cases that cost the city more than $5 million. He gave $5,000 to the Vallas campaign.
The decision marks an about-face from his stand in 2019, when he returned a donation from Deborah Quazzo.
Vallas gave back $500 from Deborah Quazzo in 2019, but the businesswoman has donated $7,500 to his campaign in next month’s election.
The city’s inspector general on Friday questioned the thoroughness of an internal investigation into the officer after it was reported that he was a member of the Oath Keepers.
After a Springfield scandal, Mike Noonan left the state to fire up a second career — as a certified connoisseur of fine, organic weed.
In Chicago, it’s easy to find watch parties for fans of many different teams competing for soccer’s world championship.
Senate President Don Harmon will not re-appoint the south suburban Democrat to head a legislative panel after domestic violence accusations.
Newly released vote totals suggest State Sen. Michael Hastings has won a narrow victory over GOP foe Patrick Sheehan.