Illinois House candidate for Lincoln Park area fueled by family hotel chain that drew scrutiny in lawsuit

Illinois House candidate for Lincoln Park area fueled by family hotel chain that drew scrutiny in lawsuit

As he runs for an open Illinois House seat representing part of Chicago’s North Side, Karim Lakhani’s time as a small business owner who has worked “to help operate and grow” his family’s hotel chain plays a central role in his campaign. The family business has also become the financial backbone of his candidacy. His parents, who serve as president and vice president of Lakhani Hospitality, have contributed more than $300,000 to his campaign fun…