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- Blogs, Bleader Mar 27, 2017
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Trump, Sessions, Chicago FOP president Dean Angelo will meet to discuss gun violence, and other news
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy lifted the campaign contribution limit by donating more than $250,000 to his own campaign.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 11, 2015
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Rahm's reelection campaign is largely funded by people outside Chicago
Most of the $28 million raised by Mayor Emanuel's campaign comes from beyond the city limits.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 19, 2014
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See ya next year, Mayor Rahm
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.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 18, 2014
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In the mayoral money race, the rich—that is, Rahm—gets richer
Jesus "Chuy" Garcia and Robert Fioretti trail far behind Mayor Emanuel in fundraising. Does it matter?
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 6, 2014
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Rahm's first reelection rally makes for a great story
Mayor Emanuel officially launches his campaign for a second term.
- News & Politics, Feature Apr 8, 2014
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Mayor's friend could profit from hotel built with taxpayers' money
Kenneth Griffin, whose firm invested in Marriott, is a top Emanuel donor.
- News & Politics, Politics Apr 8, 2014
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In the mayoral money race, wealthy donors keep Rahm in a league of his own
Preckwinkle and other potential challengers lag far behind Emanuel in raising money.
- News & Politics, Politics Jun 6, 2013
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How Mayor Emanuel locked the parking meter deal in place
Under Rahm's new agreement, the public will continue enriching private investors.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 30, 2012
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The friends of Patrick Daley Thompson
The latest Daley to run for office attracts the interest—and checks—of many of the city’s powerful
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 23, 2011
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The secret donation booth
Do we need a new president, or new ideas?
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 22, 2008
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They paid; now they're playing
The winner of the state's new casino license has been a generous contributor to many of the most powerful politicians in Illinois.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 7, 2008
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More bang for the buck
What's behind Anita Alvarez's victory in the state's attorney primary?
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 1, 2008
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Going once, going twice . . .
It's the year of change--and the year of candidates funding their own campaigns.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 23, 2008
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Cashing in
There's lots of money flowing into the coffers of the candidates for state's attorney . . .
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 1, 2007
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You don't bite the hand that feeds
Campaign disclosure reports show that Mayor Daley has received thousands of dollars from civil rights and other black leaders.