Citizens for Colvin owes $40,500 in fines

The campaign committee Citizens for Colvin owes a $5,000 fine imposed on Aug. 31, 2016, according to Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

A detailed look reveals the committee owes additional outstanding fines totaling $35,500 with John H. Stroger and Jr. listed as the responsible officer.

ISBE Records dating back to 2003 show 172 area campaign committees owe a combined total of $995,091 in pending fines.