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Ald. Matt Martin Running Unopposed In North Side’s 47th Ward — Block Club Chicago
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Ald. Matt Martin Running Unopposed In North Side’s 47th Ward

NORTH CENTER — For the second election cycle in a row, Ald. Matt Martin will be running unopposed to represent the 47th Ward. Martin succeeded Ameya Pawar in 2019 after the two-term alderman chose not to run again. Martin beat out nine other candidates in 2019, first advancing to a runoff election...

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Chicago mayoral race: Why some of the 15 candidates could be knocked off the ballot

As the race for Chicago mayor heats up, 15 candidates have stepped forward to challenge incumbent Brandon Johnson. But the crowded field may soon thin out as petition objections begin, raising the stakes in this high-stakes political contest. This crucial period of petition challenges could...

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Chicago alderpersons challenge Johnson's plan for $75 million pension allocation

As the City Council convenes, the tension in the room is palpable. Mayor Brandon Johnson stands at the center of a fiscal storm, grappling with a $75 million pension allocation that could define his political future. This critical debate isn't just about numbers on a ledger; it touches the very...

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Elianne Bahena, Chief Of Staff To Retiring Alderman, Running Unopposed In 22nd Ward — Block Club Chicago
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Elianne Bahena, Chief Of Staff To Retiring Alderman, Running Unopposed In 22nd Ward

LITTLE VILLAGE — Only one person is running to replace outgoing Ald. Michael Rodriguez in the 22nd Ward: the sitting alderman’s chief of staff. Elianne “Ely” Bahena was the only candidate to file petitions to run for leader of the 22nd Ward in the 2027 municipal election, according to petitions...

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Work Finally Begins On DuSable Park, Nearly 40 Years After Land Was Set Aside For It — Block Club Chicago
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Work Finally Begins On DuSable Park, Nearly 40 Years After Land Was Set Aside For It

DOWNTOWN — After decades of delay, the Chicago Park District has broken ground on a long-anticipated lakefront park honoring the city’s first permanent non-native settler, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. The 3.5-acre park at 401 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive is on a small peninsula east of Lake Shore...

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Ald. Debra Silverstein Running Unopposed In West Ridge’s 50th Ward — Block Club Chicago
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Ald. Debra Silverstein Running Unopposed In West Ridge’s 50th Ward

WEST RIDGE — The incumbent alderperson representing the 50th Ward is running unopposed in next year’s election. Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) is seeking a fifth term representing her West Ridge ward. She was the only candidate who filed to run for leader of the 50th Ward in next year s election,...

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Ald. Andre Vasquez Running Unopposed In Far North Side’s 40th Ward — Block Club Chicago
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Ald. Andre Vasquez Running Unopposed In Far North Side’s 40th Ward

LINCOLN SQUARE — Incumbent Ald. Andre Vasquez won t face any challengers in his bid to represent the 40th Ward for a third term. Vasquez was first elected in 2019 after he beat longtime incumbent Ald. Pat O’Connor, who held the seat for 36 years. During the 2023 election, Vasquez blew past his two...

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As Chicago Father Enters Week 3 Of Hunger Strike In Texas ICE Facility, His Family Faces Eviction — Block Club Chicago
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As Chicago Father Enters Week 3 Of Hunger Strike In Texas ICE Facility, His Family Faces Eviction

ROGERS PARK – When Amaliia Gilmutdinova, her husband, Shokhrukh Abdullaev, and their then-4-year-old daughter, Avrova, arrived in the United States in 2021, they were searching for freedom. Gilmutdinova feared Russian authorities in her home country would arrive at her place, seize her computer and...

Chicago budget hearings begin with questions over corporate head tax, police misconduct costs — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago budget hearings begin with questions over corporate head tax, police misconduct costs

Chicago has a nearly half-billion-dollar bill for police misconduct cases, and City Hall wants to put it on the taxpayers’ credit cards.Budget hearings beginAldermen pressed the mayor’s financial team Monday on how much the borrowing could ultimately cost taxpayers during the first in a series of...

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Budget hearings begin Monday for Mayor Johnson's $17.6B budget proposal

Budget hearings begin Monday for Mayor Johnson's $17.6B budget proposal — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Where can I vote early? What to know as Election Day draws near

Where can I vote early? What to know as Election Day draws near — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)

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With one week until election day, some campaigns are focusing on the negative — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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With one week until election day, some campaigns are focusing on the negative

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Over 100 dachshunds have Halloweenie party in Chicago

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Chicago weather: Warm Wednesday ahead before Halloween rain chances

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Wrongful death suit filed against former Chicago tax attorney charged with murdering his wife

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Race for Chicago Mayor takes shape as national leaders focus on midterm elections — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Race for Chicago Mayor takes shape as national leaders focus on midterm elections

With just eight days until the midterm elections, the contests that could determine control of Congress are taking over local airwaves. But in Chicago, what happens after November is getting all of the attention. Monday was the final day for candidates to file petitions to get on the 2027 mayoral...

Chicago city budget battle begins with renewed debate of Brandon Johnson's proposed corporate head tax — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Chicago city budget battle begins with renewed debate of Brandon Johnson's proposed corporate head tax

Chicago city leaders began intense budget negotiations on Monday, facing significant opposition from alders regarding Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed equitable employer tax and overall spending plan.

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Joliet comprehensive plan development in home stretch, with a public open house Thursday

Joliet comprehensive plan development in home stretch, with a public open house Thursday — Shaw Local News Network

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