227 W. Monroe St., #3500 Chicago IL Page 5 of 720 02/09/2023 Lobbyist Data - Lobbyists by Client Based on Lobbyist Data - Lobbyist Registry - 2012 to present (Deprecated October 2015) 60654 10013 60601 60606 60601 . Two lobbyists caught up in the federal probe have taken a hit. Export to CSV . Meeting and working on behalf of people who are suffering or grieving a loss as a result of anothers wrongdoing, is as heartfelt an experience as anyone can have. "It's like any other job where experience counts," Dunn says. The firm represents more than three dozen clients from Fortune 100 corporations to units of government to non-profit organizations. 0000002114 00000 n Raised in Bridgeport, Cortese was managing a small restaurant just north of Sox Park when he landed a job in 1987 with then-Illinois Secretary of State Jim Edgar. 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He also helped secure a $5.5 million TIF subsidy for Presence Health in 2017 (later scrapped) and spent roughly the last six years ushering Uber through various regulatory hoops, including a losing fight to stave off Lightfoot's downtown congestion tax in her last budget. Carey is Preckwinkle's former special assistant for governmental and legislative affairs and a onetime Daley aide. The mayor said no competitive bidding was required but that he is now considering soliciting proposals from other security firms for that work. The affidavit included an allegation that, at one point, Danny Solis agreed with Gaytan to accept a gratuity from McHugh Construction as a reward for official acts favoring McHughs efforts to win approval of a 500-room hotel and data center project near McCormick Place. Prior to founding HC Private Investments in 2016, Mr. Kelly was an investment professional at The Tokarz Group Advisers, a lower middle-market private equity firm with offices in New York and Chicago. and has obtained successful results in a variety of alternative Kelly's cause of . endobj For many of his clients, Kelly had a contract for which he lobbied at both levels of government and was paid once, but had to report the same earnings at each level, he said. An examination of the Justice Departments Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) database does not contain any filings showing that TSG represents foreign governments in the U.S. By law, if it was lobbying on behalf of foreign governments in the U.S., it would have to disclose this relationship and details of payments in a FARA filing. Under Rosemonts deal with Monterrey, the company oversees the hiring and deployment of security crews at the entertainment venues and often hires off-duty officers from Rosemont and elsewhere. After Edgar was elected governor in 1990, Cortese landed jobs with other state agencies, ending up in the governors office under Edgar and his successor, Gov. 2328 endobj EXCLUSIVE: 'My family could provide a wealth of business opportunities at the highest levels.' Joe Biden's brother Jim touted his connections in a groveling letter asking for a meeting with a . John J. Kelly, DDS is a Chicago dentist and dental sleep expert offering the most advanced therapy for sleep breathing disorders from sleep apnea treatments to snoring therapy. $2,000 from Chicago City Hall lobbyist and former Metropolitan Water Reclamation District board member Michael Alvarez. The numbers reveal a thriving market in lobbying services as companies seek to shape government policies affecting not only their own interests but the public at large. Breen also represents Pissios, who was facing charges of bankruptcy fraud when he agreed to cooperate against Coli, and received a non-prosecution agreement from the feds. The same records show he or his firm made at least $5,000 last year from each of six other clients lobbying the city, county and federal governments. endobj Vaccines protect you and the people around you, reducing the spread of COVID-19. His attendance at the party was seemingly awkward, given that he was the primary-election candidate who lost to Mr. White in his first run for secretary of state in 1998. State lobbyist makes millions running video gambling company from Chicago movie studio, To avoid prison, Chicago movie studio mogul went undercover for feds, Alex Pissios to-do list: Help feds on Teamsters boss case, go on spending spree, Watchdogs: Movie studio boss pays off $20K debt to City Hall after Sun-Times inquiries, Aiming to predict COVID, future pandemics better, CDC opens infectious diseases forecasting center, Unmasked transit: Pritzker ends mask mandates in public transportation, airports. The records showed Burris or his firm, Burris & Lebed, collected at least $5,000 last year from each of three clients lobbying state government. Since resigning from the administration in December 2018, Kelly joined the board of directors ofCaliburn International. Please click here to view Mr. Kelly's resume. Cozen O'Connor cements its top-tier lobbying presence in three of the largest cities in the United States Chicago, Philadelphia, and . a scheme to defraud the State of Illinois and the people of the State of Illinois of the honest. He previously served on the board of directors for Lakeside Bank and alma mater Mt. John Kelly is a partner at Adler Murphy & McQuillen LLP and concentrates his practice in aviation xref Chicago, IL 60654 | (312) 750-9262. Represent clients at Chicago City Hall, Cook. He has represented individuals and It's taken 30 years to get a Chicago. He introduced the alderman to former ADM CEO Patricia Woertz and her successor, Juan Luciano, in 2015. John Kelly Architects, 5215 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60640 773-944-5500 john@johnkellyarchitects.com 773-944-5500 john@johnkellyarchitects.com Chicago lobbyists have raked in $171 million from clients in the past eight years, with the highly connected reaping the biggest rewards, according to Chicago Board of Ethics data dating back to 2012. The death of the social media star, who ran the TikTok . Still, recent spending is well above the $17 million recorded in 2012. Recipient Special award of Honor International Narcotic Enforcement OfficersAssn., 1988. Privacy Policy John A. Kelly, American Lobbyist. Born and raised in Chicago, when not working on behalf of clients, John has given his professional time and expertise to multiple charitable and pro bono organizations including the Arthritis Foundation, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, Habitat for Humanity, Catholic Charities, and others. Hynes is a close associate of former Ald. Click here to get the full experience on your screen. For Illinois government, however, lobbyists don't have to report anything beyond who they lobby for and how much they spend on public officials. of downstate Quincy, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, 64, ex-ComEd lobbyist John Hooker, 73, and Jay Doherty, 69, the former head of the City Club of Chicago. He also successfully defended Emanuel against a ballot challenge in 2011. 9 0 obj He sponsored a bill to require that lobbyists publicly report what they make to influence state government, but doesn't expect it to get any traction with just a week left before lawmakers' scheduled adjournment. Mr. White has kept the job ever since. John Kelly's Phone Number and Email Last Update. Previously, John was the Board Member at The Illinois Rental/Purcha se Dealers Association. Veteran lobbyist Randall Witter said lobbyists on average charge between $10,000 and $60,000 for a yearlong contract but deals can sometimes top $100,000. 0000000658 00000 n "One of the curious things about this issue is while everybody seems to be falling over themselves to try and enact every reform they can think of, this issue is remaining largely untouched," said state Rep. John Fritchey (D-Chicago). <> Lobbyist earnings are standard disclosures at other levels of government and in about 25 states, said the National Conference for State Legislatures. The . According to DC Capitals website, the groups founder is also the controlling shareholder another company: The Spectrum Group. But Zalewskis criminal defense attorney, Thomas Breen, says it doesnt involve Cinespace. Kellys name has since been removed. The Illinois Reform Commission launched by Quinn highlighted lobbying as an area that needs further study because of lax regulation, but did not call for new restrictions. Edward Burke (14th) and Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, D-Chicago, as part of an ongoing investigation that has resulted in a corruption indictment against Burke. Utility giant Commonwealth Edison recently agreed to pay a $200 million fine and effectively admitted to bribery in connection with its efforts to win favorable state energy legislation. Member advising committee on government affairs U. Notre Dame; board directors Circles Board, Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, since 1995. against R&B star R. Kelly. Kelly died suddenly in August 2021, his family said on GoFundMe. See full bio More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Charged in the case were Madigan's longtime confidant, Michael McClain, 75, of downstate Quincy, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, 64, ex-ComEd lobbyist John Hooker, 73, and Jay Doherty, 69,. All of the defendants have pleaded not guilty. 0000002045 00000 n John grew up and live in the western suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters. We wanted to shift that.. The Cubs and White Sox would not be affected by any broadcast reshuffling. Michael Zalewski, who retired from the City Council in May 2018 and is now under federal investigation. Their recent clients include Amazon, Apple, Delta Air Lines, Diageo, Hertz, Lyft, Salesforce and Zillow. The teams played an unneeded bottom of the ninth so players could get in more work. Reyes was at the meeting representing St. Anthony, and Pissios and Cortese were there on behalf of Cinespace. If theres an issue, if someone brings it to my attention, well deal with it.. 1-877-812-1590, Gunman kills three at Michigan State; suspect found dead, Sponsored Content: Paid College Tuition Resources prepares Amazon Employees for Educational Success, The Most Powerful Women In Chicago Business. Owner Jack Kelly Government and Legislative Affairs Jan 2016 - Present6 years 7 months Greater Chicago Area Government Relations Director of Government Relations & Special Projects Balmoral &. <]/Root 9 0 R/Size 11>> Member National Broiler Council, International Auto Manufacturers Association, American League Lobbyists. Lobbyist Name Employer Address; O. Kate Tragesser : Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP: 111 E. Wackier Drive, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60601, United States Pissios has told the feds he contributed $500 towards the purchase of the ring, all at Corteses suggestion around the time Cinespace sought its last state grant. Unreported foreign lobbying has been in the spotlight over the past few years in part because of former special counsel Robert Muellers investigation with the DOJ recently reinvigorating FARA enforcement as a result. There were some head-turning moments at the annual holiday party of lobbyist John Kelly and his wife, Julie, last weekend. Bloomington-Normal (IL) (25) Since 2006, Cortese and his companies have made campaign contributions totaling $187,225 to various politicians, including Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, state Senate President John Cullerton, former Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios, former state Sen. James DeLeo and state Sen. Steven Landek, who is also the mayor of Bridgeview where Cortese operates 10 video gambling machines. "The appearance of names like Mike Kaspera top Madigan allyon the top-paid list is yet another example of the cross-influence between the state, the Madigan machine and Chicago government," says Reform for Illinois' Kaplan. Furthermore,the only FARA documents related to TSG date to 2008-09, but those registrations relate to a pair of Japanese companies, rather than to any government entities. During his successful tenure overseeing All-Circo, one of the most respected and effective public affairs consulting firms in the Midwest, he's advised Fortune 100 corporations, top sports franchises, local governments and non-profit organizations in Chicago, Cook County and the state . Oddly enough, it was a federal disclosure Burris filed after Blagojevich appointed him to the U.S. Senate that identified some of Burris' earnings for lobbying state government. Policy and Government Relations: Deputy for State and Local Government Relations (Senior Manager) Deloitte 3.9. John J Kelly is a lobbyist who was hired by 3 client(s) in 2009. Kasper helped negotiate Dominion's contract with the City Council and the mayor's office, and he represented McDonald's and UPS as aldermen debated the Fair Workweek ordinance. Mayor poses question to casino opponents: Do you want your taxes raised? <> The event at their Orland Park home marked the beginning of the holiday season and brought together an eclectic mix of political, business and civic names. Pissios has told the feds he hired Cortese at Colis urging a decade ago, bypassing another lobbyist, John Kelly Jr., who was the choice of James Banks, a clout-heavy zoning lawyer and chairman of Belmont Bank & Trust, where the studio deposited the state grants. Public records show his lobbying firm raked in about $378,000 in 2007 and 2008 for representing companies before the city of Chicago, Cook County and the federal government in Washington. Cinespace and St. Anthony Hospital both want to redevelop the site, and both sides met earlier this year with officials at City Hall to try to work out a deal. John Kelly Principal Barbara Meaney Principal Julie Rees Principal Richard Travis Principal Lauren King Senior Public Affairs Advisor Lourdes Pea Senior Public Affairs Advisor Roxanna Pitones Public Affairs Advisor Jennifer Casselman Office Administrator Trudy Buel Business Administrator Browse Locations. Among the partners at the firm: state Sen. Don Harmon, who is vying to replace the retiring Cullerton as Illinois Senate president. Pat Quinn a measure that would require ethics training for lobbyists and tighten the requirements for disclosing how much they spend wining and dining public officials -- but it does not require any disclosure of what the lobbyists make from their clients. "I started out in this business as a volunteer and have cultivated a lot of good relationships on both sides of the aisle at all levels of government over the past 25 years. Next on the list are John Dunn and Patrick Carey, who each report the full amount their firm, Cozen O'Connor, received for all clients they are individually registered to lobby for. Detailed, up-to-date and accurate congressional contact and biographic data - and much more. %%EOF. In 2016, Kelly served on DC Capitals board of advisers. . "I think it's helpful (to clients) that you've got experience, but I don't think that's unique to lobbying.". Chicago lobbyist and lawyer. <>>>/Parent 5 0 R/MediaBox[0 0 595 842]>> Over the past three years, state records show the gambling company Cortese runs from his office inside Cinespace took in more than $12 million, with Corteses company, the establishments hosting the machines and state government each pocketing roughly a third of that total. Corteses name has repeatedly surfaced during the feds on-going investigation of Coli and Cinespace. State Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Assosciation. Currently, Dr. Kelly is on faculty at the NYU School of Dentistry dental sleep medicine program. 2 0 obj Among top-paid lobbyists over that stretch: All-Circo's John Kelly Jr. ($12.3 million), Michael Kasper ($10.3 million) and Cozen O'Connor's John Dunn ($7.5 million). Even if Kasper split his firm's cumulative earnings three ways, he'd still be a top earner. Pat Quinn. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Linda Perez, Worth Township clerk Eamon McMahon, former state Rep. Dave Winters, lobbyist John Kelly, Chicago YMCA CEO Dorri McWhorter, Pritzker senior policy . Kasper is widely acknowledged as a major player: As an attorney, he has represented the speaker's office and Madigan on political matters. Johns practice in the medical malpractice, nursing home, and all areas of personal injury spans 30 years and over several local jurisdictions and states including Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Florida, Utah, and others. Its unclear what work Cortese has assigned to Zalewski, who is a registered lobbyist at the state capitol. When they talked to me, they questioned everything: the pills, the steroids . They helped Lyft clear the same regulatory hurdles as rival Uber and ran interference for the expansion of Lyft's Divvy bike sharing program locally. SPRINGFIELD Before Roland Burris moved to Washington as the state's junior U.S. senator, he made a comfortable living influencing public policy as a lobbyist at four levels of government. Former White House chief of staff John F. Kelly has joined the board of Caliburn International, the parent organization of the company that runs the largest facility housing migrant children in. 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