Ethics FAQs

Statements of Economic Interest

Q: Who is required to file a Statement of Economic Interest Form?
A: Elected officials, appointed officials and employees of Local Units of Government. Employee names are provided to the Clerk’s office by the Unit of Government.

Q: When is the Statement of Economic Interest due?
A: May 1 each year. A $15 late filing fee is assessed after May 1.

Q: Where can I file the Statement of Economic Interest Form in person?
A: The Statement of Economic Interest can be filed in person at 69 W. Washington, Fifth Floor, Chicago, or at any one of our suburban satellite offices.

Q: Can the Statement of Economic Interest form be mailed or faxed?
A: The form can be mailed to: Cook County Clerk’s Office, 69 W. Washington Fifth Floor, Chicago, IL 60602. Facsimiles are not accepted.

Q: I’m no longer with my previous employer. How do I remove my name from your list?
A: Contact the Unit of Government you previously worked for.

Q: How do I become a Lobbyist in Cook County?
A: The registration forms must be completed and submitted to the Clerk’s office. The required registration fee is $350. Note: Facsimiles are not acceptable.

Q: How often am I required to file?
A: You must register by January 20 every year. The registration fee of $350 is required at that time. The expenditure report is required twice a year by January 20 and July 20.

Q: Can I amend my forms?
A: Yes, registration and expenditure forms can be amended.

Q: When is the Statement of Organization (D-1) required?
A: The D-1 must be filed within 10 business days of reaching $3,000 in contributions or expenditures.

Q: How often is the D-1 required?
A: A new D-1 is required when changes are made to your organization (officers, changes of address, banks etc).

Q: Where do I submit the D-1?
A: The D-1 can be faxed to (312) 603-9787, submitted in person or mailed to our office at 69 W. Washington, Fifth Floor, Chicago, IL 60602.

Q: When am I required to file the semi-annual report?
A: The semi-annual report is due each January 20 and July 20. The semi-annual report can be submitted in person or mailed to our office. Facsimiles are not acceptable.

Q: Where do I submit the Schedule A-1?
A: The Schedule A-1 can be faxed to (312) 603-9787; it can be submitted in person or mailed to our office at 69 W. Washington, Fifth Floor, Chicago, IL 60602.

Q: How can I get the Campaign Disclosure calendar?
A: The Campaign Disclosure calendar is issued by the State Board of Elections. Note: The State Board of Election holds classes for electronic filing of Campaign Disclosure reports at:
James R. Thompson Center
14^th Floor – Room 100
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-6444
www.elections.il.gov