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Unlimited contributions to political action commitees exploit what campaign finance experts told WTTW News is a loophole in laws governing the role of money in Chicago’s elections.
The 77 Committee is allowed to accept unlimited funds because it is not bound by the same city ethics rules that the Chicago mayor must abide by. The committee cannot coordinate with Lightfoot or political campaigns.
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The 77 Committee is allowed to accept unlimited funds, including from city contractors.
"EVoting will not only benefit the members themselves; it will also give Chicagoans a clearer understanding of how their government works."