William Conway's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 34th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: New Day Bill Conway.
- Cash on hand: $1,091,967 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $1,883,594; since 2019: $2,520,425 (867 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 70% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $49,484 in 67 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 9 votes: $14,662 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Conway | $680,100 | 5 | Candidate | Chicago, IL |
| John Canning, Jr. | $66,000 | 4 | Madison Dearborn Partners | Inverness, IL |
| Shanna Khan | $56,900 | 2 | Khan Family Offices | Jacksonville, FL |
| James Murphy | $42,900 | 3 | Kitebrook Partners | Washington, DC |
| Liam Krehbiel | $41,000 | 5 | Topography | Chicago, IL |
| Kyle Mowery | $41,000 | 7 | GrizzlyRock Capital | Chicago, IL |
| Zachary Abraham | $41,000 | 4 | Praxis Capital Management LLC | Chicago, IL |
| Taylor O'Malley | $31,900 | 3 | Balyasny Asset Management | Arlington Heights, IL |
| Gerald Beeson | $31,000 | 3 | Citadel LLC | Orland Park, IL |
| Adam Hanover | $27,500 | 3 | Self | New York, NY |
| John Gilligan | $27,000 | 4 | Riverspan Partners | Chicago, IL |
| Paul Finnegan | $26,000 | 3 | Madison Dearborn Partners | Evanston, IL |
| Richard Copans | $21,000 | 3 | Madison Dearborn Partners | Chicago, IL |
| C. Charles Dauk | $21,000 | 3 | US Venture Inc. | Chicago, IL |
| James Perry | $21,000 | 3 | Madison Dearborn Partners | Chicago, IL |
| Mary Jane King | $20,000 | 2 | Not Employed | Nashau, NH |
| Joseph D. Mead | $18,500 | 3 | Careline Health Group | Grand Rapids, MI |
| O'Donnell Family, LLC | $17,500 | 2 | Winnetka, IL | |
| David Cocagne | $16,525 | 4 | Vermilion Development | Chicago, IL |
| Robert Lozins | $16,000 | 2 | R. Elliot, LLC | Chicago, IL |
| Alexander Najem | $16,000 | 3 | Fulton St Companies | Chicago, IL |
| Prime Capri Interests LLC | $15,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Michael Reschke | $15,000 | 1 | The Prime Group, Inc | Chicago, IL |
| Michael Sacks | $14,200 | 4 | Grosvenor Capital Management | Chicago, IL |
| Cari Sacks | $14,200 | 3 | Not Employed | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| City Of Chicago | $630,100 | 4 |
| Madison Dearborn Partners | $136,500 | 14 |
| Khan Family Offices | $56,900 | 2 |
| Candidate | $50,000 | 1 |
| Praxis Capital Management Llc | $47,000 | 5 |
| Kitebrook Partners | $42,900 | 3 |
| Topography | $41,000 | 5 |
| Grizzlyrock Capital | $41,000 | 7 |
| Citadel Llc | $37,000 | 4 |
| Balyasny Asset Management | $31,900 | 3 |
| Riverspan Partners | $27,000 | 4 |
| Careline Health Group | $24,500 | 4 |
| Us Venture Inc. | $21,000 | 3 |
| Vermilion Development | $16,025 | 3 |
| R. Elliot, Llc | $16,000 | 2 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Carey | $5,250 | 8 |
| John Dunn | $4,500 | 6 |
| Thomas Raines | $3,000 | 2 |
| David Ruttenberg | $3,000 | 2 |
| Michael Ezgur | $3,000 | 3 |
| Guy Chipparoni | $2,500 | 3 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $2,500 | 3 |
| John Daley | $2,000 | 2 |
| Herbert Smith | $2,000 | 4 |
| Lisa Duarte | $2,000 | 2 |
| Thomas Evenson | $2,000 | 2 |
| Kevin Conlon | $1,600 | 4 |
| Michael Alvarez | $1,500 | 1 |
| Michael Cassidy | $1,500 | 2 |
| Robert Blackwell | $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 | $4,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $4,328 | Chicago Federation Of Labor (company); Illinois Restaurant Association (company) |
| 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) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 regarding social media amusement tax | Jun 17, 2026 | Y | $1,000 | Michael Cassidy (lobbyist for Tiktok Inc.) |
| Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 105 W Adams Street/210 S Clark St | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $1,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) |
| Collective bargaining agreement with Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 | Oct 16, 2025 | Y | $1,000 | Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2 (company) |
| Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $1,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| W Diversey Ave - lifting liquor moratorium | Dec 10, 2025 | Y | $167 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| Diversey and Lincoln Liquor Moratorium Amendment | Jul 16, 2025 | Y | $167 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Brendan Reilly: 81 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Brian Hopkins: 64 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Timothy R. Knudsen: 58 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Gilbert Villegas: 51 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Walter R. Burnett: 58 donors in common (4% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 105 W Adams Street/210 S Clark St: 8 filings (105 Adams Development LLC)
- Vacation of public alley(s) for value to developer, 168 N. Clinton LLC, in area bounded by W Lake St, N…: 3 filings (168 N. Clinton LLC)
- 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)
- Establishment of Chicago Tourism Improvement District (CTID): 2 filings (Choose Chicago, Illinois Hotel And Lodging Association)
- Commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and designation of September 15 through October 15 as…: 2 filings (Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- SO2024-0008201: 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, Illinois Environmental Council)
- Call for hearing(s) on utilization of MBE/WBEs by Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and associated spending for…: 1 filings (Comed)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 8-32-060 and 8-32-120 to replace the term "churches" with "places of…: 1 filings (Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- 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)
- Call for City of Chicago to develop Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan in accordance with…: 1 filings (Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago)
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 William Conway's connections and money across the Council.
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