# Silvana Tabares's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 23rd Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23)). Campaign committees: [Friends of Tabares](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=23775).

- Cash on hand: **[$228,019](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=23775)** (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/silvana-tabares#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/silvana-tabares/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/silvana-tabares/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/silvana-tabares/embed)

> Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $7,250 | 11 |
| [Patrick Carey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $7,250 | 11 |
| [John Doerrer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4126-michael-alvarez) | $1,000 | 1 |
| Paul Rosenfeld | $750 | 2 |
| [Michael Houlihan](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/21101-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013637-title-4-vacation-rental-data-reporting) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002980-titles-2-4-6-modifying-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0005763-regarding-standards-rooftop-grade-outdoor-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/jeylu-b-gutierrez-vs-silvana-tabares): 30 donors in common (7% overlap)
- [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/silvana-tabares-vs-emma-mitts): 23 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/silvana-tabares-vs-ruth-cruz): 26 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/silvana-tabares-vs-monique-l-scott): 21 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/silvana-tabares-vs-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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0022536-call-chicago-city-clerk-provide-illinois): 7 filings (Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago)
- [Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 5124 S Pulaski Rd - Permit No. 101079946](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/Or2026-0024612-issuance-permits-sign-signboard-5124-s): 2 filings (Dccw Pulaski LLC)
- [REMOVAL of Handicapped Parking Permit No. 133582](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0017778-handicapped-parking-permit-no-133582-remove): 2 filings (Sinai Health System)
- [REMOVAL of Handicapped Parking Permit No. 127618](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0017777-handicapped-parking-permit-no-127618-remove): 2 filings (Sinai Health System)
- [SO2024-0008201](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0008201-adding-new-requiring-city-data-processed): 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, Illinois Environmental Council)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-17 by modifying procedures for designation of restricted residential…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0008954-modifying-procedures-restricted-residential-zones-allowing): 2 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- [Call for hearing(s) on utilization of MBE/WBEs by Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and associated spending for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2024-0010150-call-hearing-utilization-mbe-wbes-commonwealth): 1 filings (Comed)
- [Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass transit management reform and revenue omnibus package](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2025-0016638-call-illinois-general-assembly-pass-transit): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021719-titles-1-3-4-7-8): 1 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- [Call for hearing(s) on proposed rate hikes by Peoples Gas Company](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004577-call-hearing-proposed-rate-hikes-peoples): 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0003932-reporting-tracking-procedures-regarding-hate-incidents): 1 filings (Equality Illinois)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 3 by adding new Chapter 3-46A to impose Ground Delivery Tax on use of…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0021091-title-3-adding-new-3-46a): 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/silvana-tabares) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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