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The Dollars Behind the DNC

When will Chicagoans know who is paying for the upcoming Democratic National Convention? Two months after the convention ends. The full list of political contributions will likely be stacked with wealthy donors, corporations, and labor unions. [Sun-Times]

• Plus, the city is preparing for as many as 25,000 asylum seekers ahead of the convention next month. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Dolton Campaign Heats Up

Jason House, a trustee for the south suburb, launched his mayoral campaign. House is at the top of a ticket of a group of former and current officials running against incumbent Mayor Tiffany Henyard, who is facing a slew of public fund mismanagement allegations. [ABC7]

• Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot was hired to investigate Henyard earlier this year. [Hey Chicago 💻]

Kamala Harris’ Champaign-Urbana Connection

Central Illinoisans remember Kamala Harris as a toddler after both of her parents secured jobs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the late ‘60s. [Tribune 🔒]

• If elected, Harris could become the fifth president who has called Illinois home. How well do you know the others? [Hey Chicago 💻]

Gator or Turtle?

A couple of fishers said they saw an alligator at Lincoln Park’s North Pond. But city officials are adamant it’s just a large turtle on a log. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]