Internet Explorer 11 is not supported

For optimal browsing, we recommend Chrome, Firefox or Safari browsers.

It's good to say, 'Rah, rah, rah,' but ... Dorothy needs our checks, checks, checks to fund a quality campaign.

A pastor at an event where Dorothy Brown, the Cook County court clerk, announced her candidacy for Chicago mayor. Brown, who has just $8,000 in campaign funds and is under federal investigation, brought her pastor up to encourage attendees to fill the envelopes being passed around with cash, checks or their credit card information.

A pastor at an event where Dorothy Brown, the Cook County court clerk, announced her candidacy for Chicago mayor. Brown, who has just $8,000 in campaign funds and is under federal investigation, brought her pastor up to encourage attendees to fill the envelopes being passed around with cash, checks or their credit card information.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
Special Projects