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The Chicago Reporter

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Investigating race and poverty since 1972

Tag: Ald. Patrick O’Connor

Posted inGovernment and Politics

A changing political ‘machine’ bares itself in Englewood rematch

by Jeremy Borden April 9, 2019April 9, 2019

The little-followed 16th Ward race highlights the shifting influence of ward committeemen, a position long known to drive patronage and corruption in Chicago politics.

Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

An ‘appetite for independence’ in the 40th Ward

by Curtis Black March 14, 2019March 14, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Will Toni Preckwinkle’s woes boost Susana Mendoza in mayoral race?

by Curtis Black January 9, 2019January 15, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Young progressives of color take on the City Council establishment

by Curtis Black November 15, 2018January 15, 2019
Posted inEducation

Private schools, poised to grow in Illinois, move into closed Chicago public schools

by Kalyn Belsha April 24, 2018July 18, 2018
Posted inCriminal Justice, Government and Politics

Can Chicago take on police union contracts this year?

by Jonah Newman January 9, 2017August 9, 2018

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