Over $11M In Cook County Contracts Went To Political Donors

Over $11M In Cook County Contracts Went To Political Donors
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A joint investigation by the Daily Herald and the Better Government Association has found that the companies that received the 11 contracts worth $11.8 million in all accounted for $208,178 in campaign contributions to county officials, their relatives or funds they control.

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