Chicago Elects First Openly Gay Black Woman As Mayor
What the heck just happened, Chicago? Lori Lightfoot won the mayor’s race by a gargantuan margin....
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Lori Lightfoot was catapulted into the spotlight in the fallout from Laquan McDonald’s murder....
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There are a lot of ways people describe Toni Preckwinkle. Progressive pioneer. Party boss....
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COMING SOON: Who are Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle?
There have been so many soundbites and headlines about the remaining two candidates for Chicago...
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The Politics of Chicago’s Lincoln Yards
The plans to build a mini-city along the North Branch of the Chicago River have been winding...
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Illinois’ Bad Bet On Video Gambling
A decade ago, Illinois politicians legalized video gambling in hopes of generated much-needed...
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It was an election for the history books. With no incumbent on the ballot and 14 candidates for...
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The Final Countdown: Chicago Election Extravaganza!
It’s the final countdown! Chicago’s municipal elections are next Tuesday. Voters will get to pick...
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Newspapers, unions, and even celebrities are throwing their weight — and in some cases, money —...
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Help! I don’t know who to vote for!
How the heck is a Chicago voter supposed to make sense of a mayor’s race with 14 candidates?...
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Feds Investigate City Hall: Sex, Drugs, and Not-So-Happy Endings?
A second alderman is in the crosshairs of federal authorities. Last week, Ald. Danny Solis (25th)...
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How Chicago’s Ticketing System Can Ruin Someone’s Life
We all hate them. But parking and traffic camera tickets generate millions for the city of...
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Chicago Neighborhoods Define The Issues
There are hundreds of neighborhoods in the city of Chicago and 15 candidates vying to represent...
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A handful of the races for alderman this February are especially hot races. That's in part...
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Have It The Chicago Way? Alderman Charged With Shaking Down Burger King Execs
Federal authorities have charged Chicago’s longest-serving alderman with a single count of...
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Nearly two dozen candidates scrambled to get into the race to become Chicago’s next mayor. Now,...
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How Do You Solve A Problem Like Chicago Pensions?
This week, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel put forward a road map for his successor to fix the city’s...
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How Closing Schools Became A Huge Issue In Chicago Politics
In the time it has taken for a child to grow up in Chicago, city leaders have either closed or...
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What It’s Like When The FBI Raids A Chicago Alderman’s Offices
Alderman Ed Burke is one of the 50 members of Chicago’s City Council. He’s also the longest...
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A Quick Hit Of Chicago Politics For Your Thanksgiving Travels
It’s a Chicago tradition: Monday was the first day candidates could submit signatures to get on...
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