* The fundraising events raised $100K a year, according to Greg Hinz…
Political insiders and official state disclosure records indicate that for at least the last five years, Exelon and its Commonwealth Edison subsidiary have hosted a major autumn Chicago fundraiser for the speaker, who doubles as chairman of the Illinois Democratic Party.
The events rotated between the prestigious Chicago Club and the equally prominent Union League Club, but in every instance it was a “command performance” for ComEd lobbyists, executives, suppliers and others, as one participant put it. […]
And though ComEd regularly raised money for and donated to other legislative leaders, those efforts were nothing of the magnitude on display for Madigan, several different sources familiar with its lobbying and fundraising operation tell me. “This was the only event I ever was summoned to,” said one source, who asked not to be named. “They don’t do any type of event for (Jim) Durkin,” said a spokeswoman for the House GOP leader. […]
One source close to the matter says federal officials are believed to be looking into the fundraisers. The Chicago Club declined to comment, though a source close to the organization said it has not been subpoenaed or questioned by federal agents. A spokesman for the Union League Club said “to my knowledge” federal agents have not sought information, and declined as a matter of club policy to discuss who booked events there and for how long they’ve done so.
- Anon y mouse - Friday, Dec 6, 19 @ 4:21 pm:
Himself is THE target.
Drip … drip … drip.