Chicago wealth summit costs taxpayers more than $220K, records show – FOX32 (Chicago)

For the past five years, City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin has presided over an annual financial seminar called "Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow." It draws thousands of participants and dozens of celebrity speakers. It's also a star vehicle for the Chicago treasurer herself, who's now one of many running for Congress in the 7th District.
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Hello, Indiana!
7 months ago

Given Ervin’s history, I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the money never reached its intended target.

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