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Auto-generated summary: In 2026-09, there are 20 unusually large contributions totaling $1,461,715.67. Use this as a lead list for reporting, then verify each row in source filings.
Unusual Patterns: 2026-09
What this means: This table highlights unusually large contributions flagged in the selected month.
How calculated: Uses `analytics_large_contributions` anomaly rows and their thresholds.
Caveats: Anomalies are statistical alerts, not allegations.
| Date | Committee | Donor | Amount | Threshold | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | LiUNA Chicago Laborers District Council | Laborers' District Council - Work Dues Fund | $550,093.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-11 | IBEW Local Union 134 State & Municipal PAC | Electrical Insurance Trustees (Member Contributions) | $164,900.17 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-04 | Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | Chicago Teachers Union, IFT Local 1, dues | $98,122.50 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-30 | Friends of Don Harmon for State Senate | Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. | $75,000.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-17 | Friends of Don Harmon for State Senate | Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America | $50,000.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-17 | People for Emanuel Chris Welch | Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America | $50,000.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-30 | People for Emanuel Chris Welch | Association Management Resources | $50,000.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-18 | Friends of Tabares | Megan O'Keefe | $50,000.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-30 | Friends of Don Harmon for State Senate | Midwest Gaming & Entertainment, LLC | $40,000.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-30 | People for Emanuel Chris Welch | Marquis Energy LLC | $40,000.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-25 | Friends of Don Harmon for State Senate | Marquis Energy LLC | $35,000.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-25 | Friends of Don Harmon for State Senate | Edelson PC | $30,000.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-09 | Illinois Hospital Assn PAC (IHA PAC) | Illinois Risk Management Services | $29,100.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-24 | Democratic Party of Illinois | Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund | $29,100.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-09 | Illinois Hospital Assn PAC (IHA PAC) | Association Venture Corporation | $29,100.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-09 | Illinois Hospital Assn PAC (IHA PAC) | IHA Human Capital Services | $29,100.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-09 | Illinois Hospital Assn PAC (IHA PAC) | Medical Alliance Insurance Company | $29,100.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-09 | Illinois Hospital Assn PAC (IHA PAC) | Association Management Resources | $29,100.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-25 | Friends of Don Harmon for State Senate | Disparti Law Group | $27,000.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |
| 2026-09-25 | Friends of Don Harmon for State Senate | Ankin Law Office, LLC | $27,000.00 | $5,000.00 | bulk_receipts |