Silvana Tabares's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 23rd Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Friends of Tabares.
- Cash on hand: $228,019 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $493,415; since 2019: $1,089,479 (425 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 62% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $37,650 in 63 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 3 votes: $8,000 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raquel Tabares | $200,002 | 2 | Retired | Chicago, IL |
| Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge #7 | $104,835 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Megan O'Keefe | $102,500 | 3 | Self | Chicago, IL |
| Democratic Party of Illinois Non-Federal Account | $80,000 | 1 | Springfield, IL | |
| Friends of Michael J. Madigan | $68,079 | 9 | Chicago, IL | |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | $62,800 | 4 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | $62,100 | 4 | Countryside, IL | |
| Engineers Political Education Committee Separate Education Fund | $57,800 | 1 | Washington, DC | |
| SEIU IL Council PAC | $30,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $12,500 | 4 | Countryside, IL | |
| REALTOR PAC | $10,000 | 1 | Springfield, IL | |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council PAC | $10,000 | 4 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council PAC | $8,000 | 8 | Chicago, IL | |
| Cozen O'Connor | $7,000 | 10 | Information Requested | Philadelphia, PA |
| Michael J. Sacks | $6,900 | 1 | Grosvenor Capital | Highland Park, IL |
| Cari Sacks | $6,900 | 1 | Grosvenor Capital | Highland Park, IL |
| Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce PAC | $6,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Comcast Financial Agency Corporation | $5,000 | 4 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Roofers & Waterproofers Local 11 PAC | $5,000 | 5 | Oak Brook, IL | |
| Frank Sottrel | $5,000 | 2 | AHG Hospitality, Inc. | Franklin Park, IL |
| Jim Perry | $5,000 | 1 | Madison Dearborn | Chicago, IL |
| Peoples Energy PAC | $5,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | $4,500 | 3 | Washington, DC | |
| IUOE Local 399 Political Education Fund | $4,500 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Peoples Gas Light & Coke | $4,250 | 5 | Milwaukee, WI |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Capital | $13,800 | 2 |
| Madison Dearborn | $5,000 | 1 |
| Chicago Police Department | $3,150 | 2 |
| Sottrel Hotel Group | $3,000 | 1 |
| Dillon Kane Group | $3,000 | 2 |
| Toro Construction Corp | $3,000 | 2 |
| Reflection Window Co | $2,500 | 1 |
| Kaizen, Inc. | $2,250 | 3 |
| Alternative Schools Network | $2,000 | 2 |
| Ahg Hospitality, Inc. | $2,000 | 1 |
| Bestola Consulting, Llc | $1,523 | 2 |
| Monterrey Security | $1,500 | 1 |
| Studio Arq | $1,500 | 2 |
| Alvarez And Associates | $1,000 | 1 |
| Information Requested | $1,000 | 2 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| John Dunn | $7,250 | 11 |
| Patrick Carey | $7,250 | 11 |
| John Doerrer | $3,750 | 4 |
| Thomas Livingston | $2,000 | 2 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $2,000 | 2 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $1,500 | 2 |
| Herbert Smith | $1,500 | 3 |
| Olivia Pantoja | $1,250 | 2 |
| Craig Huffman | $1,000 | 2 |
| John Kelly, Jr. | $1,000 | 1 |
| David Gross | $1,000 | 1 |
| Kevin Conlon | $1,000 | 2 |
| Michael Alvarez | $1,000 | 1 |
| Paul Rosenfeld | $750 | 2 |
| Michael Houlihan | $500 | 2 |
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 | $4,000 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding… | Nov 9, 2023 | N | $2,500 | Illinois Restaurant Association (company); United Airlines (company) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Illinois Restaurant Association (company) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Jeylú B. Gutiérrez: 30 donors in common (7% overlap)
- Emma Mitts: 23 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Ruth Cruz: 26 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Monique L. Scott: 21 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Felix Cardona Jr.: 29 donors in common (5% 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)
- Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 5124 S Pulaski Rd - Permit No. 101079946: 2 filings (Dccw Pulaski LLC)
- REMOVAL of Handicapped Parking Permit No. 133582: 2 filings (Sinai Health System)
- REMOVAL of Handicapped Parking Permit No. 127618: 2 filings (Sinai Health System)
- SO2024-0008201: 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, Illinois Environmental Council)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-17 by modifying procedures for designation of restricted residential…: 2 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- Call for hearing(s) on utilization of MBE/WBEs by Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and associated spending for…: 1 filings (Comed)
- Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass transit management reform and revenue omnibus package: 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- 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.)
- Call for hearing(s) on proposed rate hikes by Peoples Gas Company: 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate…: 1 filings (Equality Illinois)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 3 by adding new Chapter 3-46A to impose Ground Delivery Tax on use of…: 1 filings (Grubhub Inc.)
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 Silvana Tabares's connections and money across the Council.
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