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Ballot challenges, big money, information gaps: How Chicago’s first school board elections played out
In Chicago’s District 10 board race, ballot challenges, money, and attack ads swept in. The race mirrored some of the school ...
Fritz Kaegi OKed tax breaks for 'low-income' seniors, now demanding proof they qualify amid Sun-Times probe
The Cook County assessor's move was prompted by a Sun-Times investigation that found the owner of a Winnetka mansion is ...
Gov. Pritzker visits Alton talks Trump, abortion & Madison County advisory question vote
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker toured the Wedge Innovation Center in downtown Alton on Thursday, where he learned about the ...
justthenews10h
Democratic governors launch initiative to 'protect American democracy'
The announcement comes as the nation's electoral count reflects a marked step in President-Elect Donald Trump's direction.
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Illinois House Republicans: Election results should be wake-up call for Democrats
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - Illinois House Republicans believe voters sent Democrats a message at the ballot box, it’s time to ...
The Daily Signal11h
Elected Democrats Say They’ll Stand in Trump’s Way to Protect Illegal Aliens
Democratic governors and city leaders vow to protect illegal immigrants from the new Trump administration and maintain ...
Trump meets with Argentina’s president, the first foreign leader he’s met with since election
Donald Trump has met at his Mar-a-Lago club with Argentine President Javier Milei, the first foreign leader to meet with the ...
Pritzker, Colorado governor launch coalition to fight 'threats of autocracy'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis have formed a coalition of governors to fight against “increasing ...
Evanston RoundTable14h
Court strikes down Evanston’s ranked choice voting effort
A Cook County Circuit Court judge on Tuesday nullified the 2022 referendum that Evanston voters passed in support of a ranked ...
WBEZ16h
Chicago City Council unanimously rejects Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax hike
The mayor and council members are now negotiating hikes to taxes and fees on alcohol, streaming services and garbage ...
Sen. Tillis threatens ‘consequences’ after Democrats vote to advance NC nominee as judge
The Senate Judiciary Committee confirmed President Joe Biden’s nomination of NC Solicitor General Ryan Park as an appeals ...
Naperville council candidate removed from ballot because of nominating petition errors
Farid Malik Shabazz cannot run for the Naperville City Council in April because his nominating petitions did not reflect his recent name change, a city electoral board ruled Wednesday. Shabazz, a ...