These were the political organizations that received the most campaign donation in Illinois from October 1 to December 31.

Illinois may have dug itself into a fiscal hole so deep that digging back out is not a practical option, retired Illinois state Sen. David Luechtefeld, a Republican of Okawville, said during a recent radio interview.

Ed Durbin for Fayette County Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,000 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Team Clark, a candidate committee, reported receiving $6,000 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Brian Stout, a candidate committee, reported receiving $16,300 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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Friends for Seth McMillan, a candidate committee, reported receiving $30,414.07 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends for Leitschuh for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,200 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends for Nikki Lohman, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,787.60 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Rick Robbins for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,224 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Mark Brazel for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,000 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Michelle Hagy for Fayette County Treasurer, a candidate committee, reported receiving $800 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Citizens to Elect Tina Winkeler, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,500 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends for John Cavaletto, a candidate committee, reported receiving $4,821.46 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Citizens for Vicky Conder, a candidate committee, reported receiving $800 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Christopher Hicks, a candidate committee, reported receiving $408.40 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends for Avery Bourne, a candidate committee, reported receiving $61,930.24 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Andy Manar, a candidate committee, reported receiving $747,022.23 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Citizens for Frank Watson, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,000 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Chris Smith, a candidate committee, reported receiving $2,300 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.