Democratic Bryant Hitchings's election campaign committee, Friends of Bryant Hitchings, spent $2,341 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Republican Kate Watson's election campaign committee, Friends of Kate Watson for Douglas County State's Attorney, spent $2,675 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Republican Scott Barrett's election campaign committee, Scott Barrett for Coroner, spent $3,662 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Republican Reginald Phillips's election campaign committee, Citizens for Reggie Phillips, spent $29,966 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Republican Earl L Deckard's election campaign committee, Citizens to Elect Earl L Deckard, spent $1,139 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Republican Brad Halbrook's election campaign committee, Citizens for Brad Halbrook, spent $6,704 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Republican David Reis's election campaign committee, Citizens for David Reis, spent $9,660 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Republican Vicki Kirkpatrick's election campaign committee, Coles County Republican Central Comm, spent $898 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Republican August H Griffin's election campaign committee, Edgar County Republican Central Committee, spent $781 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Republican Dale A Righter's election campaign committee, Citizens for Dale A Righter Illinois State Senate, spent $16,999 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Republican Fayrene Wright's election campaign committee, Committee to Elect Fayrene Wright, spent $169 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Republican Joel Powless's election campaign committee, Committee to Elect Joel Powless State's Attorney, spent $2,149 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Independent Dennis Malak's election campaign committee, Friends of Dennis Malak, spent $25,114 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Democratic Ashley Towler's election campaign committee, Ashley Towler for Fayette County Circuit Clerk, spent $3,504 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Republican Randy A Peterson's election campaign committee, Citizens for Randy Peterson, spent $240 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Perhaps one of the most prominent stories in 2016 was Gov. Bruce Rauner’s ongoing battle with Illinois’ largest government-employee union, but how Rauner proceeds in the months to come will be critical, a political analyst said.
Chris Kennedy does not appear to be a man who seeks the spotlight, as he coped with the GOP’s new digital ad linking him to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) by eluding the topic — both on tape and afterward.