Timothy R. Knudsen's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 43rd Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Friends of Timmy Knudsen.
- Cash on hand: $376,340 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $863,438; since 2019: $1,455,780 (1,251 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 83% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $78,443 in 111 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 13 votes: $14,815 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsweb LLC (lobbying client) | $39,400 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Tim Friedman | $25,150 | 10 | Heracles LLC | Chicago, IL |
| Matthew Pritzker | $22,900 | 3 | Self-Employed | Crystal Lake, IL |
| Donald Wilson | $22,900 | 4 | DRW Trading Group | Chicago, IL |
| Bonnie Rushin | $21,500 | 3 | Requested | Chicago, IL |
| Michael Polsky | $20,000 | 6 | Invenergy | Chicago, IL |
| Fred Eychaner | $19,800 | 3 | Newsweb | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | $17,500 | 4 | Countryside, IL | |
| Patrick Nash | $16,000 | 5 | Kirkland & Ellis | Chicago, IL |
| Karen Cooper | $15,000 | 3 | Self | Chicago, IL |
| Neil Book | $14,300 | 5 | JSSI | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Federation of Labor & Union Council PAC | $14,130 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Jeffrey Kaplan | $13,800 | 2 | Kirkland & Ellis | Chicago, IL |
| Newsjet, LLC | $13,700 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Tem Horwitz | $13,000 | 4 | Horwitz & Co | Chicago, IL |
| RJ Melman | $12,300 | 3 | Lettuce Entertain You | Chicago, IL |
| Julie Jahn | $11,750 | 6 | Not Employed | Chicago, IL |
| Blue Door Farm Stand | $10,604 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Citizens for Greg Harris | $10,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Doordash | $10,000 | 1 | San Francisco, CA | |
| Michael Fassnacht | $10,000 | 7 | Black Forest Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Realtor PAC | $10,000 | 2 | Springfield, IL | |
| Elzie Higginbottom | $10,000 | 4 | ELMDC | Chicago, IL |
| William Silverstein | $10,000 | 2 | Beal | Highland Park, IL |
| William O'Kane | $10,000 | 2 | Fox Group | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkland & Ellis | $36,300 | 12 |
| Heracles Llc | $25,650 | 10 |
| Drw Trading Group | $22,900 | 4 |
| Requested | $21,500 | 3 |
| Invenergy | $20,000 | 6 |
| Newsweb | $19,800 | 3 |
| Lettuce Entertain You | $18,300 | 5 |
| Linden Capital Partners | $14,800 | 3 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | $14,488 | 4 |
| Jssi | $14,300 | 5 |
| Horwitz & Co | $13,000 | 4 |
| Villam Ventures | $10,000 | 2 |
| Elmdc | $10,000 | 4 |
| Beal | $10,000 | 2 |
| Fox Group | $10,000 | 2 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Alvarez | $6,000 | 4 |
| John Dunn | $6,000 | 8 |
| Thomas Murphy | $5,500 | 4 |
| Patrick Carey | $5,000 | 8 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $4,500 | 5 |
| Thomas Raines | $4,500 | 3 |
| Tyler Manic | $4,000 | 5 |
| Rolando Acosta | $3,750 | 8 |
| David Ruttenberg | $3,500 | 3 |
| John Daley | $3,100 | 4 |
| Gery Chico | $3,000 | 3 |
| Herbert Smith | $2,750 | 4 |
| Lisa Duarte | $2,500 | 2 |
| Jerry Mickelson | $2,500 | 4 |
| John Doerrer | $2,250 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding… | Nov 9, 2023 | Y | $2,105 | Illinois Restaurant Association (company); Equality Illinois (company) |
| Short Term Rentals Amendment | May 21, 2025 | Y | $2,000 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Lincoln Ave 35-2015 | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 5019 Lincoln LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Illinois Restaurant Association (company) |
| Acquisition of property at S Burley Avenue from E 122nd Street to E 126th Pl; S… | Sep 14, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Norfolk Southern Corporation (company) |
| Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 105 W Adams Street/210 S Clark St | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (35.82) to allow additional package goods… | Jan 21, 2026 | Y | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 2616 N Milwaukee(Chicago), LLC) |
| Execution of Affordable Housing Covenant and Lien for 1810 W Jackson Blvd | Oct 16, 2025 | Y | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 1810 W Jackson Investors LLC) |
| Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking… | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $605 | Equality Illinois (company) |
| Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing | Nov 7, 2023 | N | $605 | Equality Illinois (company) |
| Historical landmark designation for Bryn Mawr Avenue District located at 900 through… | Sep 23, 2026 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 3244 - 50 Bryn Mawr LLC) |
| Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive redevelopment agreement with PICTOR 4435 S Western… | Oct 16, 2025 | Y | $500 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Brookfield Properties (USA) LLC) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Bennett R. Lawson: 82 donors in common (8% overlap)
- William Conway: 58 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Brian Hopkins: 68 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Debra L. Silverstein: 50 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Brendan Reilly: 63 donors in common (4% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Combined Heat and Power System, Industrial Production, Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance: 33 filings (Energy Action Fund, Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Health And Hospital Association, Illinois Hospital Association)
- Congratulations extended to Francis W. Parker School on 125th anniversary: 13 filings (Belden Acquisition, LLC, Francis W. Parker School)
- Chicago Shoreline Advisory Board: 6 filings (Openlands)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 13 by adding new Chapter 13-150 establishing requirements for…: 6 filings (Illinois Environmental Council, Openlands)
- Diversey and Lincoln Liquor Moratorium Amendment: 5 filings (Dennis Sommo)
- Designation of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago.: 3 filings (Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Designation of April 1 through April 30 as Arab American Heritage Month in Chicago.: 3 filings (Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- SO2024-0008201: 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, Illinois Environmental Council)
- 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.)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate…: 1 filings (Equality Illinois)
- Call for City of Chicago to develop Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan in accordance with…: 1 filings (Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Commemoration of May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month: 1 filings (Jewish United Fund)
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 Timothy R. Knudsen's connections and money across the Council.
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