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Big money floods Illinois campaigns with few rules and little enforcement

By | Chicago Tribune and | rpearson@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune
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Loose rules on campaign cash have allowed legislative leaders in Springfield to consolidate their power and protect incumbents by directing the flow of money to preferred candidates. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Loose rules on campaign cash have allowed legislative leaders in Springfield to consolidate their power and protect incumbents by directing the flow of money to preferred candidates. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
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In Illinois, big money is inundating politics at a pace that virtually puts government offices in the Land of Lincoln up for sale.
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