First Ward Organization owes $21,300 in fines

The campaign committee First Ward Organization owes a $5,000 fine imposed on May 20, 2015, according to Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

A detailed look reveals the committee owes additional outstanding fines totaling $16,300 with Jesse Rueben Juarez 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.