A few of the donors stand out. Trump's two largest donors from DuPage are Paul Pearson, Chief of Cardiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and Sehkar Sompalli, an orthopedic surgeon. The owner of Dundee Ford is a big Trump donor, as is Ben Devee, who owns Front Street Cantina in Lemont.
Author: Chris Ladd
Chris Ladd is a Texan living in the Chicago area. He has been involved in grassroots Republican politics for most of his life. He was a Republican precinct committeeman in suburban Chicago until he resigned from the party and his position after the 2016 Republican Convention. He can be reached at gopliferchicago at gmail dot com.
Republican Congressional Challengers Line Up in the Suburbs
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Candidates for Naperville’s April 2, 2019 Election
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Candidates for Elmhurst’s April 2, 2019 Election
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Last Day to Register for the April 2 Election
Today, Tuesday March 5th, is the last day to register to vote in the elections on April 2, 2019. If you aren't registered to vote, you can click here to register online. Not sure whether you're registered in DuPage County? Look up your registration status at this link. This site also offers a sample ballot … Continue reading Last Day to Register for the April 2 Election
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Last November marked the first time in the county’s history that more voters identified as Democrats than Republicans all the way down the ballot.
How To Botch Your Stand for Racial Justice
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Martin Luther King Day Celebrations in DuPage
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Oberweis Threatens to Run for Congress
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