For Immediate Release
April 22, 2015
Illinoisans for Growth and Opportunity Announces Additional $1.5 Million in Contributions
Illinoisans for Growth and Opportunity (IllinoisGO) today announced the organization has collected an
additional $1.5 million in contributions - $1 million for its 501c(4) organization and $500,000 for
independent expenditure efforts to encourage legislative leaders and lawmakers to make the tough, but
necessary, decisions to resolve Illinois’ financial crisis.
“More and more frustrated Illinoisans are joining our cause to break the hold that special interests have over
legislative majorities in Springfield. Together, we will hold state leaders accountable to address our financial
crisis and maintain key progressive priorities in our state,” said IllinoisGO Chairman Anthony K. Anderson.
Just one week ago, IllinoisGO announced initial receipts of $4 million. The organization will continue to
make regular announcements and all required disclosures as funds are collected. An additional $1 million
was collected to support issue advocacy efforts and an additional $500,000 was contributed in support of
the independent expenditure committee. With the new contributions, issue advocacy and public education
efforts now have received a total of $4 million, and the IllinoisGO independent expenditure committee, that
will support political activity, now has a balance of $1.5 million.
“IllinoisGO continues to build strong support to educate the public and lawmakers on the huge challenges
we face and support the lawmakers who make the tough, but necessary, decisions to get our state back on
track,” noted IllinoisGO executive director, Greg Goldner.
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