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Why is Chicago alderperson the job few want? In February, 11 ward races will be uncontested

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Mayor Johnson's chief financial officer abruptly resigns, third CFO to quit in a year

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Finalists for Chicago's next top cop are all CPD insiders

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Michael Reese developers pitch $10 billion stadium project to lure Bears

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Maybe 450,000 Lollapalooza fans trampling Grant Park every year isn't such a good idea

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Finding the right fit for the next House speaker

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Wait a sec! This isn't the Donald Trump we know

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Jason Dónes wins tight race for District 3b Chicago School Board seat

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'Broadview Six' judge delays potentially explosive hearing featuring top prosecutor's testimony

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Illinois House speaker's controversies run deep — and were well-known to other powerbrokers in Illinois

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Will the Illinois House elect its first woman speaker? Dems float potential contenders to replace Welch

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Fran Spielman Show

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State Rep. Kam Buckner says he's the right person to succeed Chris Welch as House speaker

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Peoples Gas customers to get bill credits in settlement over surcharges from pipe-replacement program

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Lawmakers consider independent oversight of state prisons

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Feds question 'Broadview 6' judge's authority as clash over top prosecutor's testimony inches closer

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Rep. Nikki Budzinski elected chair of moderate New Dem Coalition, vows Dems will lower costs for Americans

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Mayor Johnson's budget needs to go back to drawing board, City Council foes say

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Mayor Johnson upends gunshot-detection pilot after voters resoundingly back the technology

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Class of 2027 Illinois congressional delegation arrives in Washington

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Emma Lozano wins District 7a Chicago School Board race

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Michilla 'Kyla' Blaise wins West Side District 5b Chicago School Board race

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Term limits to be eased in Alsip, potentially benefiting controversial mayor

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After Democrats win big in midterms, Chicago supporters rally for 'productive change'

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What's your message to Democrats as they prepare to take control of Congress? Here's what you told us

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Broadview 6 hearing set to rock Chicago federal courthouse, but DOJ official could intervene

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Gov. Pritzker to undergo second medical procedure, pause public duties while recovering

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Doggonit! City dog licensing hits an all-time low

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Political groups spent $12 million to defeat CTU candidates. One losing race cost $76 per vote.

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From Kenwood to Washington, an inside look at Illinois' newest senator, Juliana Stratton

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Flock, maker of controversial license plate readers, starts to give campaign cash to local politicians

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Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch says he'll step down as caucus leader in face of Democratic mutiny

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Downtown and Near North Side District 6a Chicago School Board race too close to call

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Election officials say coding error affected few precincts, but high voter turnout also led to long lines

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Missing Election Day results holding up race calls in two Chicago School Board districts

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Chicago voters overwhelmingly supported vacancy tax to help fund Chicago Public Schools

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'Broadview Six' prosecutor asks judge to delay high-stakes hearing where feds could take the stand

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