Anthony Beale's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 9th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: 9th Ward Democratic Organization, Citizens to Elect Anthony Beale.
- Cash on hand: $128,271 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $312,581; since 2019: $705,113 (517 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 38% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $80,433 in 109 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 6 votes: $9,050 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAFFIN CONSTRUCTION CO | $21,300 | 7 | CHGO, IL | |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC (lobbying client) | $20,000 | 2 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| FRIENDS OF ROBERT BOB RITA | $17,500 | 5 | BLUE ISLAND, IL | |
| PULLMAN COMMUNITY CENTER | $16,500 | 1 | CHGO, IL | |
| LIUNA CHICAGO LABORERS DISTRICT COUNCIL PAC | $16,000 | 7 | BURR RIDGE, IL | |
| FRIENDS OF NICHOLAS SMITH | $15,500 | 6 | CHICAGO, IL | |
| FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE #7 | $15,000 | 2 | CHGO, IL | |
| JB For Governor Exploratory Committee | $15,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Vallas For Mayor | $15,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | $14,600 | 1 | Effingham, IL | |
| Michael J. Sacks | $14,200 | 3 | X | Chicago, IL |
| Cari B. Sacks | $14,200 | 3 | X | Chicago, IL |
| Ricky Rocket's Fuel Center Franchise Company | $13,000 | 1 | Hoffman Estates, IL | |
| SACRED HOLDINGS INC | $12,000 | 1 | NORTHBROOK, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators, Joint Labor-Management PAC | $10,000 | 5 | Coountryside, IL | |
| CL Pub & Grill LLC | $10,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| TERRENCE SOMMERFELD | $9,500 | 4 | Best Effort Made | CHGO, IL |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY CIVIC ACTION FUND | $9,500 | 7 | DEARBORN, MI | |
| SHARLEN ELECTRIC COMPANY | $8,500 | 5 | CHGO, IL | |
| DAVID DOIG (lobbyist) | $7,000 | 5 | Park National Bank | CHICAGO, IL |
| ROOT BROTHERS SUPPLY | $6,000 | 4 | CHGO, IL | |
| ILLINOIS RESTAURANTEURS PAC | $5,500 | 4 | CHICAGO, IL | |
| Cozen O'Connor | $5,500 | 9 | Chicago, IL | |
| LIGHTFOOT FOR CHICAGO MAYOR | $5,000 | 1 | CHICAGO, IL | |
| DUTCH FARMS | $5,000 | 1 | LANSING, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Best Effort Made | $45,500 | 27 |
| X | $33,150 | 7 |
| Business | $21,750 | 11 |
| A | $8,600 | 8 |
| Park National Bank | $7,000 | 5 |
| Omar Medical Supplies | $5,000 | 1 |
| Caic | $3,600 | 3 |
| Ryan Companies | $2,500 | 2 |
| Zpd+A Llc | $2,500 | 2 |
| City Of Chicago | $2,421 | 4 |
| President Kaizen Incorporatred | $1,750 | 2 |
| Culvers | $1,650 | 1 |
| Root Brothers | $1,500 | 1 |
| Roseland Hospital | $1,000 | 1 |
| Cha | $1,000 | 1 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Raines | $9,000 | 6 |
| David Doig | $7,000 | 6 |
| Patrick Carey | $6,500 | 10 |
| Michael Alvarez | $6,000 | 4 |
| John Dunn | $5,750 | 10 |
| John Doerrer | $3,300 | 7 |
| Terry Teele | $3,000 | 2 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $3,000 | 2 |
| Thomas Livingston | $2,000 | 3 |
| Jorge Perez | $2,000 | 2 |
| Lisa Duarte | $1,500 | 1 |
| Leo Smith | $1,500 | 1 |
| John Daley | $1,500 | 1 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $1,500 | 2 |
| Thomas Manion | $1,500 | 1 |
Money near votes
Money from the interests tied to a piece of legislation (its lobbying clients, their lobbyists, companies and employees named in it) received in the 365 days before the vote.
| Legislation | Vote date | Their vote | Amount | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Term Rentals Amendment | May 21, 2025 | Y | $3,000 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,750 | Illinois Restaurant Association (company); Michael Houlihan (lobbyist for Friedman Properties) |
| Liquor Moratorium Lift on Packaged Goods on Kedzie | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Circle K) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding… | Nov 9, 2023 | N | $1,500 | Illinois Restaurant Association (company) |
| Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing | Nov 7, 2023 | N | $1,000 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| NW Side Housing Preservation Ordinance Amendments | Dec 11, 2024 | N | $300 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Emma Mitts: 25 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Gregory I. Mitchell: 19 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Silvana Tabares: 18 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Monique L. Scott: 20 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Peter Chico: 25 donors in common (4% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Call on Chicago City Clerk to provide Illinois Gaming Board with certified copy of Council ordinance…: 7 filings (Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026 Municipal Code…: 1 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate…: 1 filings (Equality Illinois)
Campaign data from the Illinois State Board of Elections (itemized: $150+). Lobbyist data from the City of Chicago Board of Ethics. Lobbyist and lobbyist-client donor flags are name matches. Street addresses are not published. Links between money and legislation are computed: lobbying filings are matched to legislation by record number, address, the client's name, or similar wording; donors are matched by exact company or employer name. Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote. See also Anthony Beale's connections and money across the Council.
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