Illinois marijuana growers who get first shot at the recreational market contributed heavily to politicians who cemented their advantage

Another multistate firm, Cresco Labs, contributed $5,750 to Lightfoot in June that a Cresco spokesman said was related to a fundraiser hosted for the mayor at the Joy District restaurant and bar in River North. The company can be linked to more than $23,000 in recent political giving in all, including a $5,000 contribution to Harmon by its CFO, Kenneth Amann.