January, 2017 | East Central Reporter

Edgar Bachrach donates $1,000 to Citizens for Brad Halbrook

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

Edgar Bachrach, (1555 Astor St., Chicago), donated $1,000 to Shelbyville's Citizens for Brad Halbrook on Jan. 14, 2016.

Kern Mark donates $50,000 to Committee to Elect Mark Kern

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

Kern Mark, (111 S. High St., Belleville), donated $50,000 to Belleville's Committee to Elect Mark Kern on Nov. 1, 2016.

How did Bryant Hitchings spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

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).

How did Kate Watson spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

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).

How did Scott Barrett spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

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).

How did Reginald Phillips spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

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).

How did Earl L Deckard spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

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).

How did Brad Halbrook spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

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).

How did David Reis spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

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).

How did Vicki Kirkpatrick spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

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).

How did August H Griffin spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

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).

How did Dale A Righter spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

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).

How did Fayrene Wright spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

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).

How did Joel Powless spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

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).

How did Dennis Malak spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

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).

How did Ashley Towler spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

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).

How did Randy A Peterson spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 7, 2017

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).

Rauner implored to take tougher stance in battle with AFSCME

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 6, 2017

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.

'Elevator speech' remains sore spot with Kennedy

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 6, 2017

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.