Findings
Things worth a look on the 2024 candidates' campaign reports, checked against the Illinois Election Code. Each one quotes the rule it rests on and says what to check, including exceptions the reports can't show. They're prompts to look closer at public records, not conclusions.
In 2024, 68 of 258 candidates have something worth a look on their reports.
How the money was spent
Payments to the candidate, their home, and things the law restricts campaign money for.
Where the money came from
Sources over the contribution limit, contributions from abroad, and campaigns carried by party money.
Reporting
Reports and notices filed late or missing, and donor details left out.
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Context How the money was spent · La Shawn K Ford State Representative District 8
$88,644.75 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (14)
| Name | Who | Date | Amount |
|---|
| La Shawn K. Ford | the candidate | 2023-12-12 | $30,000 |
| La Shawn K. Ford | the candidate | 2024-10-15 | $25,000 |
| La Shawn K. Ford | the candidate | 2024-01-22 | $15,000 |
| La Shawn K. Ford | the candidate | 2023-01-13 | $10,000 |
| La Shawn K. Ford | the candidate | 2023-09-06 | $2,500 |
| La Shawn K. Ford | the candidate | 2023-07-24 | $2,000 |
| La Shawn K. Ford | the candidate | 2024-10-21 | $1,500 |
| La Shawn K. Ford | the candidate | 2023-10-23 | $1,000 |
| La Shawn K. Ford | the candidate | 2023-10-10 | $446 |
| La Shawn K. Ford | the candidate | 2024-10-30 | $400 |
| La Shawn K. Ford | the candidate | 2024-06-14 | $250 |
| La Shawn K. Ford | the candidate | 2023-10-06 | $204 |
| La Shawn K. Ford | the candidate | 2024-05-28 | $200 |
| La Shawn K. Ford | the candidate | 2023-12-21 | $145 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Tony M McCombie State Representative District 89
$39,853.54 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment. Not counted: $100,001 repaying the candidate's loans to the campaign or returning their money, which the law allows.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (23)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage: 07/2022 to 12/2022 | 2023-01-16 | $7,445 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage Jul-Sept | 2023-10-02 | $3,249 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-10-01 | $3,065 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-11-05 | $2,632 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-08-01 | $2,241 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage - October | 2023-12-06 | $1,948 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage: February | 2024-03-11 | $1,881 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-12-31 | $1,855 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage - November | 2023-12-06 | $1,777 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage: February | 2023-03-01 | $1,725 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage: December | 2024-01-22 | $1,560 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-07-06 | $1,520 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-09-07 | $1,491 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-05-05 | $1,251 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage: January | 2024-02-16 | $1,147 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage - January | 2023-02-20 | $948 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage - March 2023 | 2023-04-01 | $926 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-04-08 | $809 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage - June 2023 | 2023-07-24 | $673 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage - May 2023 | 2023-06-11 | $502 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-06-17 | $476 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | US Cellular - Jan - June | 2023-10-27 | $420 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage - April 2023 | 2023-06-11 | $315 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Wayne A Rosenthal State Representative District 108
$32,927.13 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (18)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage Jan- Mar 2023 | 2023-06-30 | $4,706 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage Apr - Jun 2023 | 2023-06-30 | $3,728 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-01-11 | $3,527 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage 7/1 - 9/30 | 2024-11-19 | $3,484 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-01-15 | $3,339 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage 7/1-9/30/23 | 2023-09-30 | $3,304 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage 4/1-6/30 | 2024-07-21 | $3,033 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-05-05 | $2,988 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-01-15 | $2,889 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Staff Christmas | 2024-12-30 | $500 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage (Tahoe) | 2024-02-15 | $330 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-12-18 | $321 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage - Tahoe - Countryside | 2024-11-19 | $302 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Lodging - candidate (O'Hare Westin) | 2024-02-12 | $274 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Meals | 2023-01-15 | $90 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Parking | 2023-01-15 | $57 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Meals | 2023-01-15 | $32 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Postage | 2023-01-15 | $24 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Chris Balkema State Senator District 53
$31,000 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (5)
| Name | Who | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Chris Balkema | the candidate | 2024-07-25 | $10,000 |
| Chris Balkema | the candidate | 2024-11-11 | $6,000 |
| Chris Balkema | the candidate | 2024-10-18 | $5,000 |
| Chris Balkema | the candidate | 2024-10-28 | $5,000 |
| Chris Balkema | the candidate | 2024-11-23 | $5,000 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Aris Garcia State Representative District 49
$24,073.78 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (1)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Aris Garcia | the candidate | Reimbursement | 2024-11-26 | $24,074 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Charles Meier State Representative District 109
$18,499.34 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (13)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-10-31 | $3,441 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-04-26 | $2,881 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-03-02 | $2,596 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-07-16 | $1,661 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-05-24 | $1,458 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-08-12 | $1,378 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-12-29 | $1,340 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-09-25 | $1,197 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-10-16 | $1,088 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-11-29 | $700 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-06-18 | $575 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Food | 2023-10-22 | $140 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Food | 2024-08-26 | $44 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Christopher Davidsmeyer State Representative District 100
$15,964.46 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (11)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-08-05 | $2,772 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-12-18 | $2,429 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-10-03 | $2,175 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-06-06 | $2,173 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-12-18 | $2,069 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-10-03 | $1,886 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-10-01 | $1,039 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-10-06 | $952 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Meals | 2023-09-29 | $277 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Meals | 2023-12-18 | $170 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Meals | 2023-12-18 | $23 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Patrick Joyce State Senator District 40
$12,198.05 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (9)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Patrick Joyce | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-11-08 | $2,347 |
| Patrick Joyce | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-09-30 | $1,911 |
| Patrick Joyce | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-12-30 | $1,735 |
| Patrick Joyce | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-09-05 | $1,727 |
| Patrick Joyce | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-08-06 | $1,427 |
| Patrick Joyce | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-09-27 | $952 |
| Patrick Joyce | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-06-28 | $752 |
| Patrick Joyce | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-05-23 | $695 |
| Patrick Joyce | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-06-03 | $652 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Adam Niemerg State Representative District 102
$11,872.32 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (6)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Adam Niemerg | the candidate | Mileage 1st Quarter | 2024-03-31 | $4,744 |
| Adam Niemerg | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-09-30 | $1,856 |
| Adam Niemerg | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-06-30 | $1,611 |
| Adam Niemerg | the candidate | Mileage 4th Quarter | 2024-01-16 | $1,402 |
| Adam Niemerg | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-09-30 | $1,238 |
| Adam Niemerg | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-03-30 | $1,022 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Joe Sosnowski State Representative District 69
$11,192.14 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (15)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-03-07 | $1,666 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-11-01 | $1,589 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-12-07 | $1,556 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-05-02 | $1,019 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-09-11 | $1,009 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-11-04 | $795 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-05-31 | $598 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-09-27 | $565 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-10-02 | $565 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-04-30 | $434 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-07-23 | $369 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-03-29 | $335 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-02-01 | $243 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-02-29 | $238 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-12-17 | $213 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Ann Williams State Representative District 11
$9,770.88 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (6)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Ann Williams | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-07-27 | $4,623 |
| Ann Williams | the candidate | Mileage Reimbursement | 2024-06-05 | $3,588 |
| Ann Williams | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-12-10 | $579 |
| Ann Williams | the candidate | Mileage reimbursement | 2024-01-24 | $576 |
| Ann Williams | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-10-03 | $269 |
| Ann Williams | the candidate | Parking | 2023-07-27 | $136 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Dan Ugaste State Representative District 65
$4,225.22 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (9)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-12-31 | $1,012 |
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-09-30 | $1,008 |
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-09-30 | $862 |
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-12-31 | $519 |
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-06-30 | $336 |
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-03-31 | $313 |
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-06-30 | $162 |
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Tolls | 2024-12-31 | $9 |
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Tolls | 2023-06-30 | $4 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Sue Scherer State Representative District 96
$3,802.94 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (1)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Sue Scherer | the candidate | Storage | 2024-11-26 | $3,803 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Norine Hammond State Representative District 94
$3,750 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (25)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-01-18 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-01-27 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-02-07 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-02-14 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-02-21 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-02-27 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-03-06 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-03-13 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-03-20 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-03-28 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-04-03 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-04-10 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-04-17 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-04-26 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-05-15 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-05-22 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-05-30 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-06-21 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-06-26 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-07-17 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-07-24 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-08-03 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-08-08 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-09-18 | $150 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Non Itemized Reimbursement | 2023-09-27 | $150 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Jeff Keicher State Representative District 70
$3,453.43 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (6)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-07-06 | $1,079 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage Aug 2023 | 2023-09-12 | $965 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage reimbursement | 2023-04-10 | $760 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage July 2023 | 2023-09-12 | $310 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage Sept 2023 | 2023-09-12 | $275 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-04-04 | $65 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Chris Miller State Representative District 101
$3,282.20 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment. Not counted: $100,001 repaying the candidate's loans to the campaign or returning their money, which the law allows.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (1)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Chris Miller | the candidate | Reimbursement for Travel | 2024-04-04 | $3,282 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Natalie A Manley State Representative District 98
$3,034.40 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (2)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Natalie A Manley | the candidate | Travel Reimbursement | 2024-02-22 | $2,851 |
| Natalie A Manley | the candidate | Travel Reimbursement | 2024-02-22 | $183 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Brad Halbrook State Representative District 107
$2,756.47 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (2)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Brad Halbrook | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-07-23 | $2,383 |
| Brad Halbrook | the candidate | Transportation | 2024-09-16 | $374 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Heidi Henry State Representative District 75
$2,657.24 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment. Not counted: $350 repaying the candidate's loans to the campaign or returning their money, which the law allows.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (4)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Heidi Henry | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-11-08 | $2,500 |
| Heidi Henry | the candidate | Mailing | 2024-10-28 | $110 |
| Heidi Henry | the candidate | Mailing | 2024-10-21 | $32 |
| Heidi Henry | the candidate | Mailing | 2024-10-11 | $15 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Terri S Bryant State Senator District 58
$2,231.62 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (3)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Terri & Richard Bryant | the candidate | Reimbursement for Campaign T-shirts/Hoodies | 2024-02-22 | $802 |
| Terri Bryant | the candidate | Reimbursement for GOP State Convention Registration | 2024-06-03 | $750 |
| Terri & Richard Bryant | the candidate | Reimbursement for meals | 2023-04-25 | $679 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Graciela Guzman State Senator District 20
$1,725.78 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (4)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Graciela Guzman | the candidate | Subscription | 2023-10-16 | $601 |
| Graciela Guzman | the candidate | Reimbursement - transportation, gas | 2024-05-17 | $475 |
| Graciela Guzman | the candidate | Reimbursement - transportation and food | 2024-05-13 | $350 |
| Graciela Guzman | the candidate | Gas Reimbursement | 2024-09-07 | $300 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Jehan A Gordon-Booth State Representative District 92
$1,689.85 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (2)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Jehan Gordon-Booth | the candidate | Travel expense | 2023-07-31 | $1,187 |
| Jehan Gordon-Booth | the candidate | Travel to WJI/Reform Alliances Conference in Chicago | 2023-04-12 | $502 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Amy Elik State Representative District 111
$1,438.58 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (4)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Amy Elik | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-10-07 | $508 |
| Amy Elik | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-02-24 | $358 |
| Amy Elik | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-07-27 | $287 |
| Amy Elik | the candidate | Mileage | 2023-09-04 | $286 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Sally Owens State Senator District 46
$1,404.12 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (4)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Sally Owens | the candidate | Fund raising - food | 2023-12-31 | $571 |
| Sally Owens | the candidate | Printing | 2023-12-31 | $555 |
| Sally Owens | the candidate | Post office box | 2023-12-31 | $176 |
| Sally Owens | the candidate | Website | 2023-12-31 | $102 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Willie Preston State Senator District 16
$1,400 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (2)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Willie Preston | the candidate | Early voting poll watcher | 2024-03-11 | $700 |
| Willie Preston | the candidate | Early voting poll watcher | 2024-03-18 | $700 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Marsha Webb State Representative District 107
$1,124.26 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (1)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Marsha Webb | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-03-29 | $1,124 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Brad Stephens State Representative District 20
$1,063.64 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (4)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Brad Stephens | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-11-17 | $273 |
| Brad Stephens | the candidate | Mileage | 2024-11-21 | $273 |
| Brad Stephens | the candidate | Mileage Reimbursement- GOP Day | 2024-08-16 | $267 |
| Brad Stephens | the candidate | Reimbursement for staff holiday gifts | 2023-11-20 | $250 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · William Spector Guzzardi State Representative District 39
$1,050 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (1)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Will Guzzardi | the candidate | Lodging - candidate | 2023-07-12 | $1,050 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Dagmara Avelar State Representative District 85
$1,042.75 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (3)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Dagmara Avelar | the candidate | Reimbursement | 2024-06-24 | $436 |
| Dagmara Avelar | the candidate | Reimbursement - NALEO Conference Airfare | 2023-07-27 | $368 |
| Dagmara Avelar | the candidate | Reimbursement - Lodging 8/15/23 | 2023-07-27 | $239 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work