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Monday, October 13, 2025

How did Michael Downey spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

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Republican Michael Downey's election campaign committee, Downey for Sheriff, spent $2,000 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Downey's committee spent the most on sponsorships in the quarter, with 25% of this total ($500) going to BBCHS Boys Basketball in Bradley. Table 1 below shows the distribution of how Downey's committee spent its money in the fourth quarter.

Table 1: Fourth-quarter spending by purpose
Purpose
Amount
Percent of total spending
Sponsorships
$2,000
100%

Table 2 below shows the top 4 largest single expenditures during the quarter.

Table 2: Largest expenses of the fourth quarter
Recipient
Date
Amount
Purpose
BBCHS Boys Basketball
2018-11-19
$500
Sponsorships
Bishop McNamara Catholic School
2018-12-03
$500
Sponsorships
Kankakee Elks Lodge #627
2018-10-23
$500
Sponsorships
Kankakee Holiday Tournament
2018-11-19
$500
Sponsorships

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