Important News: ICYMI: WBEZ details AIPAC dark money support for Donna Miller

Dark Money making its way into Illinois elections, tied to AIPAC and Donna Miller, a recent news stories showcased by Congressional Candidate Robert Peters shows.

CHICAGO (Friday, February 27, 2026)– A new WBEZ investigative report details the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s efforts to use shell PACs to buy four Congressional seats in the March 17 Illinois Democratic primary election-including on behalf of 2nd District candidate Donna Miller.

According to the report, AIPAC is supporting their chosen candidates “in two main ways.” The first is steering AIPAC donors to the candidates through online fundraisers, in-person events and email solicitations.”

“In addition to $2.3 million in super PAC spending, Miller has received a huge amount directly from AIPAC donors. They accounted for more than 72% of her $1.3 million in total receipts at the start of the year, according to the WBEZ analysis.

“At least 578, or 65%, of her individual donors had contributed to AIPAC or UDP, the analysis shows. Of those, 515 (89%) lived outside Illinois. Since 2021, Miller’s donors and their immediate family members had given more than $28.5 million to the two PACs.”

U.S. House, District 2, Democratic candidates March 17, 2026

Read the full WBEZ report here: “Pro-Israel group’s donors and affiliates pour $13.7 million into Chicago-area primaries”

WBEZ asked candidates to complete a survey detailing their positions on AIPAC and U.S. policy toward Israel. Miller notably refused to respond:

“Donna Miller has ducked and dodged questions about the dark money super PAC dumping millions of dollars into supporting her campaign for weeks,” said 2nd District candidate Robert Peters. “WBEZ’s report documents the details of what was already clear–Donna Miller’s campaign is a wholly owned subsidiary of a MAGA-aligned organization. It’s time for her to be honest with the voters about why they believe she’s their ally.”

Robert Peters Congressional Candidate 2nd Congressional District

State Sen. Robert Peters has raised more than $900,000 from more than 30,000 individual grassroots donors overall since entering the race in May 2025. He is supported by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Delia Ramirez, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC and more.

Get information on Robert Oeters by visiting his website: www.robertpetersforcongress.com