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Government and Politics

Bill Conway gives Kim Foxx a run for her money in most expensive Cook County state’s attorney’s race

By Josh McGhee and David Eads | March 13, 2020

Despite establishment support and external spending from super PACs, incumbent Kim Foxx has not been able to keep pace in the most expensive state’s attorney’s race in Cook County history.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Jussie Smollett case obscures Kim Foxx’s record and Bill Conway’s conflicts

By Curtis Black | February 25, 2020

Bill Conway is using his client’s open case to score political points against incumbent Kim Foxx.

Chicago Election 2019

Money, money, money: 13 takeaways from Chicago’s historic election

By Matt Kiefer, La Risa Lynch, Josh McGhee and Asraa Mustufa | May 3, 2019

Dollar for dollar, Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot spent less than half as much as Toni Preckwinkle to clinch her landslide victory.

Chicago Election 2019

A changing political ‘machine’ bares itself in Englewood rematch

By Jeremy Borden | April 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.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Ald. Joe Moore backs developer over displaced tenants in Rogers Park

By Curtis Black | February 25, 2019

The City Council housing committee chairman went above and beyond his record of siding with landlords by filing an affidavit supporting a building owner who has donated thousands to his campaign.

Chicago Election 2019

In Chicago’s 37th Ward, longtime incumbent faces new blood and new ideas

By Josh McGhee | February 22, 2019

Emma Mitts is facing challengers who are seeing support in the West Side ward, slated to become the site of a controversial new police academy.

Chicago Election 2019

Here’s what you should know about the millions fueling Chicago’s aldermanic races

By Jonah Newman | February 22, 2019

Rahm and J.B. are the leading donors; unions play an outsized role; your cable bill may be paying to support your alderman; and more.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be
City Hall

Could Burke, Solis scandals help usher more progressives into City Hall?

By Curtis Black | February 15, 2019

Although they’re behind incumbents in funding, young progressives are getting major political support to replace some of the most powerful players in City Council.

Criminal Justice

To build cop academy, Chicago picks AECOM, firm with checkered past

By Jonah Newman | January 24, 2019

The Los Angeles-based company has paid more than $285 million in the past four years to settle allegations of wrongdoing.

Chicago Election 2019

Ald. Scott Waguespack donates Burke campaign cash to black vets

By Jonah Newman | January 15, 2019

The alderman stopped short of suggesting his colleagues — 35 of whom have also received money from embattled Ald. Ed Burke — do the same.

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