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Garcia, Lightfoot, Vallas report big new campaign cash
Illinois State Board of Elections records indicate that the Fight Back PAC was run by former state Rep. Mike Boland and went out of business in 2007. But according to Garcia’s campaign, a new Fight Back PAC has been organized as an affiliate of Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers.
Lightfoot reported more than $360,000 in new donations. The two biggest chunks, $150,000 each, came from the carpenters union and financier Frank James.
Vallas received a $100,000 nod from legendary real estate investor—and former Chicago Tribune owner—Sam Zell. Vallas overall raised $130,000 in new cash.
Two other contenders reported raising about $20,000 each in small donations: Ald. Sophia King, 4th, and Cook County…
