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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Worth a look Late reports · Patrick Joyce State Senator District 40
28 contributions of $1,000 or more ($63,750) with no A-1 found
Each contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported on an A-1 within days of receipt, ahead of the quarterly report. These appear on a quarterly report, but no A-1 entry from the same contributor for the same amount within a week of the date was found. The largest: $10,000 from AFSCME on 2024-09-30.
What to check- The A-1 may list the contributor under another spelling or a different amount (a split check).
- A contribution received and returned within the same period needn't be reported on an A-1.
- Search the committee's A-1 filings on the State Board of Elections' site to confirm.
The entries (25 of 28)
| Name | Reported on | Date | Amount |
|---|
| AFSCME | Quarterly | 2024-09-30 | $10,000 |
| INA PAC | Quarterly | 2024-09-09 | $6,000 |
| Friends of Bill Cunningham | Quarterly | 2024-09-30 | $5,000 |
| Illinois Soybean Growers PAC | Quarterly | 2024-09-30 | $5,000 |
| Blake Marketti | Quarterly | 2024-08-15 | $3,250 |
| Heat and Frost Insulators & Allied Workers- Local 17 PAC | Quarterly | 2023-08-15 | $2,500 |
| Dibble Trucking | Quarterly | 2023-08-15 | $2,500 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | Quarterly | 2023-09-13 | $2,500 |
| Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 Political Committee Fund | Quarterly | 2024-06-27 | $2,500 |
| Friends of Mike Halpin | Quarterly | 2024-06-27 | $2,500 |
| Illinois Harness Horsemen | Quarterly | 2024-08-15 | $2,500 |
| Marquis Energy LLC | Quarterly | 2024-09-09 | $2,000 |
| Carpet & Rug Institute, Inc. | Quarterly | 2024-09-30 | $2,000 |
| Verano Holdngs LLC | Quarterly | 2024-09-09 | $1,500 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | Quarterly | 2023-08-15 | $1,000 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | Quarterly | 2023-08-15 | $1,000 |
| Rick Marketti | Quarterly | 2023-08-15 | $1,000 |
| Health Care Service Corporation Employees PAC | Quarterly | 2023-09-13 | $1,000 |
| Nucor Corp PAC of Illinois | Quarterly | 2023-09-13 | $1,000 |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | Quarterly | 2024-06-27 | $1,000 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | Quarterly | 2024-06-27 | $1,000 |
| Realtor PAC | Quarterly | 2024-06-27 | $1,000 |
| IUOE Local 399 | Quarterly | 2024-06-27 | $1,000 |
| Associated Fire Fighters of IL | Quarterly | 2024-09-09 | $1,000 |
| Illinois American Water Company PAC | Quarterly | 2024-09-09 | $1,000 |
Rule: Large contributions with no A-1 found
“A political committee shall file a report of any contribution of $1,000 or more electronically with the Board within 5 business days after receipt of the contribution”10 ILCS 5/9-10(c) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Worth a look Late reports · David Vella State Representative District 68
1 contribution of $1,000 or more ($50,000) with no A-1 found
Each contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported on an A-1 within days of receipt, ahead of the quarterly report. These appear on a quarterly report, but no A-1 entry from the same contributor for the same amount within a week of the date was found. The largest: $50,000 from JB for Governor on 2024-10-08.
What to check- The A-1 may list the contributor under another spelling or a different amount (a split check).
- A contribution received and returned within the same period needn't be reported on an A-1.
- Search the committee's A-1 filings on the State Board of Elections' site to confirm.
The entries (1)
| Name | Reported on | Date | Amount |
|---|
| JB for Governor | Quarterly | 2024-10-08 | $50,000 |
Rule: Large contributions with no A-1 found
“A political committee shall file a report of any contribution of $1,000 or more electronically with the Board within 5 business days after receipt of the contribution”10 ILCS 5/9-10(c) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Worth a look Late reports · Eva Dina Delgado State Representative District 3
25 contributions of $1,000 or more ($36,500) with no A-1 found
Each contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported on an A-1 within days of receipt, ahead of the quarterly report. These appear on a quarterly report, but no A-1 entry from the same contributor for the same amount within a week of the date was found. The largest: $5,000 from Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC on 2023-09-11.
What to check- The A-1 may list the contributor under another spelling or a different amount (a split check).
- A contribution received and returned within the same period needn't be reported on an A-1.
- Search the committee's A-1 filings on the State Board of Elections' site to confirm.
The entries (25)
| Name | Reported on | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC | Quarterly | 2023-09-11 | $5,000 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC | Quarterly | 2023-10-11 | $5,000 |
| Comcast Financial Agency Corp | Quarterly | 2023-09-11 | $2,000 |
| Illinois Soybean Growers Political Action | Quarterly | 2024-01-22 | $2,000 |
| Comcast Financial Agency Corp | Quarterly | 2023-10-11 | $2,000 |
| Constellation Energy Generation, LLC | Quarterly | 2023-10-12 | $1,500 |
| BNSF Railway Company | Quarterly | 2023-01-11 | $1,000 |
| Turing Strategies | Quarterly | 2023-02-21 | $1,000 |
| Car Of Illinois | Quarterly | 2023-09-11 | $1,000 |
| Foresight Energy Services LLC | Quarterly | 2023-09-11 | $1,000 |
| Norfolk Southern Corp | Quarterly | 2023-09-11 | $1,000 |
| Committee to elect Jay C. Hoffman | Quarterly | 2023-09-11 | $1,000 |
| Community Banc PAC | Quarterly | 2023-09-11 | $1,000 |
| Fueling Illinois Politcal Action Committee | Quarterly | 2023-09-11 | $1,000 |
| Illinois Laborers Legislative Committee | Quarterly | 2023-09-11 | $1,000 |
| Car Of Illinois | Quarterly | 2023-10-11 | $1,000 |
| Citizens for Antonio Munoz | Quarterly | 2023-10-12 | $1,000 |
| Foresight Energy Services LLC | Quarterly | 2023-10-11 | $1,000 |
| Norfolk Southern Corp | Quarterly | 2023-10-11 | $1,000 |
| Samco Enterprises | Quarterly | 2023-10-12 | $1,000 |
| Committee to elect Jay C. Hoffman | Quarterly | 2023-10-11 | $1,000 |
| Community Banc PAC | Quarterly | 2023-10-11 | $1,000 |
| Fueling Illinois Politcal Action Committee | Quarterly | 2023-10-11 | $1,000 |
| I.U.O.E Local 399 Political Education Fund | Quarterly | 2023-10-12 | $1,000 |
| Illinois Laborers Legislative Committee | Quarterly | 2023-10-11 | $1,000 |
Rule: Large contributions with no A-1 found
“A political committee shall file a report of any contribution of $1,000 or more electronically with the Board within 5 business days after receipt of the contribution”10 ILCS 5/9-10(c) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Worth a look Late reports · Robyn Gabel State Representative District 18
11 contributions of $1,000 or more ($26,645) with no A-1 found
Each contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported on an A-1 within days of receipt, ahead of the quarterly report. These appear on a quarterly report, but no A-1 entry from the same contributor for the same amount within a week of the date was found. The largest: $10,000 from Illinois PAC for Education (IPACE) on 2023-09-27.
What to check- The A-1 may list the contributor under another spelling or a different amount (a split check).
- A contribution received and returned within the same period needn't be reported on an A-1.
- Search the committee's A-1 filings on the State Board of Elections' site to confirm.
The entries (11)
| Name | Reported on | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Illinois PAC for Education (IPACE) | Quarterly | 2023-09-27 | $10,000 |
| Smart Local 265 PAC Fund | Quarterly | 2023-09-27 | $4,000 |
| Barton Management, Inc. | Quarterly | 2023-10-24 | $2,500 |
| Lake Park Center | Quarterly | 2023-09-27 | $1,700 |
| Clayton Residential Homes | Quarterly | 2023-09-27 | $1,490 |
| Thorton Heights Terrace, Ltd | Quarterly | 2023-09-27 | $1,485 |
| B&D Hotel Corporation, dba Central Plaza Nursing Home | Quarterly | 2023-09-27 | $1,470 |
| Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc. | Quarterly | 2023-09-27 | $1,000 |
| ConnectGen Investments | Quarterly | 2023-09-27 | $1,000 |
| NextEra Energy Resources LLC | Quarterly | 2023-09-27 | $1,000 |
| Eric Madiar | Quarterly | 2024-10-17 | $1,000 |
Rule: Large contributions with no A-1 found
“A political committee shall file a report of any contribution of $1,000 or more electronically with the Board within 5 business days after receipt of the contribution”10 ILCS 5/9-10(c) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Worth a look Late reports · Gloria K. White State Representative District 29
2 contributions of $1,000 or more ($25,000) with no A-1 found
Each contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported on an A-1 within days of receipt, ahead of the quarterly report. These appear on a quarterly report, but no A-1 entry from the same contributor for the same amount within a week of the date was found. The largest: $20,000 from Friends of Tiffany Henyard on 2024-03-07.
What to check- The A-1 may list the contributor under another spelling or a different amount (a split check).
- A contribution received and returned within the same period needn't be reported on an A-1.
- Search the committee's A-1 filings on the State Board of Elections' site to confirm.
The entries (2)
| Name | Reported on | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Friends of Tiffany Henyard | Quarterly | 2024-03-07 | $20,000 |
| Friends of Tiffany Henyard | Quarterly | 2024-02-07 | $5,000 |
Rule: Large contributions with no A-1 found
“A political committee shall file a report of any contribution of $1,000 or more electronically with the Board within 5 business days after receipt of the contribution”10 ILCS 5/9-10(c) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Worth a look Late reports · Sharon Chung State Representative District 91
6 contributions of $1,000 or more ($25,000) with no A-1 found
Each contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported on an A-1 within days of receipt, ahead of the quarterly report. These appear on a quarterly report, but no A-1 entry from the same contributor for the same amount within a week of the date was found. The largest: $10,000 from Boyd Gaming Corporation on 2024-11-04.
What to check- The A-1 may list the contributor under another spelling or a different amount (a split check).
- A contribution received and returned within the same period needn't be reported on an A-1.
- Search the committee's A-1 filings on the State Board of Elections' site to confirm.
The entries (6)
| Name | Reported on | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Boyd Gaming Corporation | Quarterly | 2024-11-04 | $10,000 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | Quarterly | 2024-11-04 | $10,000 |
| Eric Sorensen for Illinois | Quarterly | 2024-10-31 | $2,000 |
| West Suburban Teachers Union | Quarterly | 2024-11-04 | $1,000 |
| Foresight Energy Services LLC | Quarterly | 2024-11-04 | $1,000 |
| ISAPC | Quarterly | 2024-11-04 | $1,000 |
Rule: Large contributions with no A-1 found
“A political committee shall file a report of any contribution of $1,000 or more electronically with the Board within 5 business days after receipt of the contribution”10 ILCS 5/9-10(c) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Worth a look Late reports · Curtis J Tarver, II State Representative District 25
13 contributions of $1,000 or more ($24,000) with no A-1 found
Each contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported on an A-1 within days of receipt, ahead of the quarterly report. These appear on a quarterly report, but no A-1 entry from the same contributor for the same amount within a week of the date was found. The largest: $5,000 from Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) PAC on 2024-01-04.
What to check- The A-1 may list the contributor under another spelling or a different amount (a split check).
- A contribution received and returned within the same period needn't be reported on an A-1.
- Search the committee's A-1 filings on the State Board of Elections' site to confirm.
The entries (13)
| Name | Reported on | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) PAC | Quarterly | 2024-01-04 | $5,000 |
| IMHA - PAC | Quarterly | 2024-02-14 | $5,000 |
| Rivers Casino | Quarterly | 2024-02-14 | $2,500 |
| Spot Hero | Quarterly | 2024-02-14 | $2,500 |
| Amazon.com Svs, LLC. | Quarterly | 2024-01-04 | $1,000 |
| RAI Services Company | Quarterly | 2024-01-04 | $1,000 |
| Zillow Group | Quarterly | 2024-01-04 | $1,000 |
| AirBnb Inc | Quarterly | 2024-01-04 | $1,000 |
| Lyft | Quarterly | 2024-01-04 | $1,000 |
| Dentsply Sirona | Quarterly | 2024-02-14 | $1,000 |
| Illinois Restaurant Association | Quarterly | 2024-02-14 | $1,000 |
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | Quarterly | 2024-02-14 | $1,000 |
| Rock Holdings INC | Quarterly | 2024-02-14 | $1,000 |
Rule: Large contributions with no A-1 found
“A political committee shall file a report of any contribution of $1,000 or more electronically with the Board within 5 business days after receipt of the contribution”10 ILCS 5/9-10(c) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Worth a look Late reports · Steven "Steve" Stadelman State Senator District 34
10 contributions of $1,000 or more ($15,500) with no A-1 found
Each contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported on an A-1 within days of receipt, ahead of the quarterly report. These appear on a quarterly report, but no A-1 entry from the same contributor for the same amount within a week of the date was found. The largest: $2,500 from Sheet Metal Workers Local 219 on 2024-11-18.
What to check- The A-1 may list the contributor under another spelling or a different amount (a split check).
- A contribution received and returned within the same period needn't be reported on an A-1.
- Search the committee's A-1 filings on the State Board of Elections' site to confirm.
The entries (10)
| Name | Reported on | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 219 | Quarterly | 2024-11-18 | $2,500 |
| TransCanada USA Services, Inc. PAC (TC PAC) | Quarterly | 2024-11-18 | $2,500 |
| Illinois American Water Company PAC | Quarterly | 2023-10-05 | $2,000 |
| Illinois Broadband & Cable Association PAC | Quarterly | 2024-11-18 | $2,000 |
| Friends of Omar Aquino | Quarterly | 2024-11-18 | $1,500 |
| J&J Ventures Gaming LLC | Quarterly | 2024-11-18 | $1,000 |
| Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co. | Quarterly | 2024-11-18 | $1,000 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | Quarterly | 2024-11-18 | $1,000 |
| Illinois Merchants PAC Team | Quarterly | 2024-11-18 | $1,000 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | Quarterly | 2024-11-18 | $1,000 |
Rule: Large contributions with no A-1 found
“A political committee shall file a report of any contribution of $1,000 or more electronically with the Board within 5 business days after receipt of the contribution”10 ILCS 5/9-10(c) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Worth a look Late reports · Katie Deane-Schlottman State Senator District 49
3 contributions of $1,000 or more ($8,900) with no A-1 found
Each contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported on an A-1 within days of receipt, ahead of the quarterly report. These appear on a quarterly report, but no A-1 entry from the same contributor for the same amount within a week of the date was found. The largest: $6,900 from Richard E. Uihlein on 2024-08-21.
What to check- The A-1 may list the contributor under another spelling or a different amount (a split check).
- A contribution received and returned within the same period needn't be reported on an A-1.
- Search the committee's A-1 filings on the State Board of Elections' site to confirm.
The entries (3)
| Name | Reported on | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Richard E. Uihlein | Quarterly | 2024-08-21 | $6,900 |
| AZ Hard Rock INC. | Quarterly | 2024-02-26 | $1,000 |
| Senate Republican Victory Fund | Quarterly | 2024-08-12 | $1,000 |
Rule: Large contributions with no A-1 found
“A political committee shall file a report of any contribution of $1,000 or more electronically with the Board within 5 business days after receipt of the contribution”10 ILCS 5/9-10(c) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Worth a look Late reports · Norine Hammond State Representative District 94
4 contributions of $1,000 or more ($5,000.66) with no A-1 found
Each contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported on an A-1 within days of receipt, ahead of the quarterly report. These appear on a quarterly report, but no A-1 entry from the same contributor for the same amount within a week of the date was found. The largest: $2,000 from Manufacturers PAC on 2023-08-07.
What to check- The A-1 may list the contributor under another spelling or a different amount (a split check).
- A contribution received and returned within the same period needn't be reported on an A-1.
- Search the committee's A-1 filings on the State Board of Elections' site to confirm.
The entries (4)
| Name | Reported on | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Manufacturers PAC | Quarterly | 2023-08-07 | $2,000 |
| Phillips 66 Co | Quarterly | 2023-12-14 | $1,001 |
| Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC | Quarterly | 2023-08-07 | $1,000 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | Quarterly | 2023-08-07 | $1,000 |
Rule: Large contributions with no A-1 found
“A political committee shall file a report of any contribution of $1,000 or more electronically with the Board within 5 business days after receipt of the contribution”10 ILCS 5/9-10(c) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Worth a look Late reports · Brandun Schweizer State Representative District 104
3 contributions of $1,000 or more ($4,500) with no A-1 found
Each contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported on an A-1 within days of receipt, ahead of the quarterly report. These appear on a quarterly report, but no A-1 entry from the same contributor for the same amount within a week of the date was found. The largest: $2,500 from Manufacturers PAC on 2024-09-13.
What to check- The A-1 may list the contributor under another spelling or a different amount (a split check).
- A contribution received and returned within the same period needn't be reported on an A-1.
- Search the committee's A-1 filings on the State Board of Elections' site to confirm.
The entries (3)
| Name | Reported on | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Manufacturers PAC | Quarterly | 2024-09-13 | $2,500 |
| Citizens for John Cabello | Quarterly | 2024-09-13 | $1,000 |
| Golden Nugget Danville | Quarterly | 2024-09-13 | $1,000 |
Rule: Large contributions with no A-1 found
“A political committee shall file a report of any contribution of $1,000 or more electronically with the Board within 5 business days after receipt of the contribution”10 ILCS 5/9-10(c) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Worth a look Late reports · Geary Yonker State Senator District 20
3 contributions of $1,000 or more ($3,300) with no A-1 found
Each contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported on an A-1 within days of receipt, ahead of the quarterly report. These appear on a quarterly report, but no A-1 entry from the same contributor for the same amount within a week of the date was found. The largest: $1,300 from Donna Cox on 2024-03-15.
What to check- The A-1 may list the contributor under another spelling or a different amount (a split check).
- A contribution received and returned within the same period needn't be reported on an A-1.
- Search the committee's A-1 filings on the State Board of Elections' site to confirm.
The entries (3)
| Name | Reported on | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Donna Cox | Quarterly | 2024-03-15 | $1,300 |
| Gregory Hall | Quarterly | 2024-01-23 | $1,000 |
| Monica Schrager | Quarterly | 2024-02-17 | $1,000 |
Rule: Large contributions with no A-1 found
“A political committee shall file a report of any contribution of $1,000 or more electronically with the Board within 5 business days after receipt of the contribution”10 ILCS 5/9-10(c) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work