debzaranti, Do you know if firefighters who worked in Chicago were ever asked to contribute? Even though the unions would support them 100% I can't imagine the Daley's not using every means possible for election money.

In cook co. il that is chicago and suburbs and had a civil service job as supervisor or above you were expected to sell tickets to fund raising events.Dems would give you tickets and would have to sell.If not all, most would pay for them out of their pocket.

Originally Posted by Sally Jo

debzaranti, Do you know if firefighters who worked in Chicago were ever asked to contribute? Even though the unions would support them 100% I can't imagine the Daley's not using every means possible for election money.

I don't think there's ever been any allegations of illegal fund raising by Richie Daley. But former Governor George Ryan is currently in federal prison for illegal fund raising and selling drivers' licenses while he was Secretary of State.