Of the couple's children, Laura Ricketts is a major Democratic donor, having given out more than $404,000 since 2007 to state and local candidates, including Emanuel, former Gov. Pat Quinn, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and State's Attorney Anita Alvarez. Alvarez is seeking re-election, and Preckwinkle is backing her former chief of staff, Kim Foxx, for the post. Laura Ricketts has given Alvarez $21,750, including $2,000 this campaign cycle.