Hello John,

Before we ask you to chip in, we want to thank you for all that you do.

However, we just took a look at our fundraising numbers and we've got some good news and some not so good news for you.

The good news: We've met each of the fundraising goals we've previously set for ourselves. That's big -- it means we've built an impressive people-powered operation that can meet the ambitious goals Mayor Lori Lightfoot sets for us.

The bad news: We're still falling short of our February fundraising goal and we only have 9 hours left to reach it.

So while it is true that our campaign has been doing well, we need to be prepared for all the fights ahead by making early investments and smart decisions -- that’s why what we do right now is so important.

Today is the LAST DAY to make a contribution before our critical fundraising deadline. Can Team Lightfoot count on you to make a contribution, even if it's just a few dollars?

Thank you,

— LightfootForChicago.com