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Chicago Sun-Times - Politics

As the Chicago mayoral race gets underway, what issue is most important? Here's what you told us

5 hours ago

Illinois' special prosecutors have strong political ties and little oversight

10 hours ago

Chicago police traffic stops plunge, again, but Black and Latino drivers still get pulled over far more

10 hours ago

Clout, conflicts of interest cloud the work of Illinois' Special Prosecution Unit

10 hours ago

Ex-assessor's office employee avoids prison after cooperating with feds in bribery probe

21 hours ago

Questions remain as Welch discusses Benton harassment case

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Welch's CTU pledge to help CPS sets off alarm bells

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House Democrats may need policy change to properly handle complaints

16 days ago

Illinois GOP trails badly in midterm cash

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Fran Spielman Show

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Mike Quigley says he's 'willing to risk the job to save the city' if elected mayor

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CTA deploying violence interrupters, mental health clinicians on trains this fall

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Bally's is using video gambling battle to slow construction at casino site, alderpersons say

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Former charter operator Aspira declares bankruptcy, could keep profit from sale of taxpayer-funded building

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Potential class-action lawsuit filed against South Deering funeral home for mishandling 56 bodies

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Mayor Johnson names as his new CFO a senior director from Fitch Ratings

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Mayor Johnson wants City Council to pause data center expansion

3 days ago

Horrific discovery at South Chicago Chapel raises questions about Illinois funeral home oversight

3 days ago

Willie Wilson announces 4th run for Chicago mayor

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City treasurer proposes abolishing $57M Catalyst Fund to avert midyear layoffs

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Firms linked to 2 men convicted of corruption have gotten campaign business from JB Pritzker and the CTU

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Andrew Adams | Illinois Answers Project

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Peter Nickeas | Illinois Answers Project

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Can would-be buyer afford to take over more Chicago-area hospitals?

6 days ago

CPS moves further from funding adequacy despite getting more state dollars

6 days ago

Darren Bailey's running mate maintains abortion is 'sin against God'

7 days ago

When Shedd Aquarium's first beluga whales came to Chicago

7 days ago

Welch's new working group to address Springfield harassment doesn't go far enough, Rep. Kelly Cassidy says

8 days ago

Suburban backyard rodeos under fire, with steers knocked down, sometimes stripped of their tails

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Pritzker asks oil CEOs to return Iran war windfall profits to Illinois consumers: 'You owe it to the people'

9 days ago

Boutros acknowledges 'mistakes' in 'Broadview 6' case but says sanctions, special counsel aren't needed

9 days ago

Mayor Johnson turns up heat on Springfield to deliver $150M in funding built into CPS budget

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'More to learn' on Benton harassment case before judging Speaker Chris Welch, Gov. JB Pritzker says

10 days ago

Johnson: 'I'm the stability' Chicago needs after budget director departs

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Illinois lawmakers decry prison's 'gut-wrenching,' 'heartbreaking' conditions

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Gun case against Chicago anti-violence volunteer a 'travesty,' former Education Secretary Arne Duncan says

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Mayor Johnson's budget director Annette Guzman resigns

10 days ago

Chicago comic with da accent mines city's municipal code for laughs in new podcast

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After Senate primary loss, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi shifts focus to new PAC — and his political future

10 days ago

Indiana sues Merrillville for opposing potential ICE facility

10 days ago

Joining mayor's race, Giannoulias casts himself as a coalition builder, says Johnson 'has not met the moment'

12 days ago

Federal judge tosses Trump administration lawsuit seeking full access to Illinois voter rolls

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