Ethics Board Hits Paul Vallas With $214K Fine for Accepting Improper Campaign Contributions

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Original Load Date May 15, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Last Updated May 15, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/13/ethics-board-hits-paul-vallas-214k-fine-accepting-improper-campaign-contributions

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The Chicago Board of Ethics fined former mayoral candidate Paul Vallas $214,000 for accepting $202,000 in excessive contributions from firms doing business with the city, in violation of city law. The fine is the largest ever levied by the Chicago Board of Ethics, which was founded in 1987. It was ...