February 2023

45th Ward race: Embattled Ald. Jim…

Gardiner is a one-term incumbent and was considered vulnerable but was far ahead Tuesday.
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The rest of the field: Some failed…

The group of seven mayoral candidates who voters sent to the bench quickly began to take…
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Madigan attorneys allege feds misled…

Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan argued in court filings that…
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What is a runoff election and why does…

Chicago's mayoral election and some City Council races will go to a runoff. What does…
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14th Ward race: Seat held by Ald. Ed…

Gutierrez is the first woman, Latino and immigrant to serve in the 14th Ward.
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1st Ward race: Incumbent Daniel La…

In the Northwest Side 1st Ward, progressive first-term incumbent Ald. Daniel La Spata…
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Photos: Chicago aldermanic elections

Aldermanic races, however they turn out, will result in many new faces on the Chicago…
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat,…

Mayor Lori Lightfoot conceded defeat, ending her efforts for a second term and setting…
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Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas secures…

Unofficial results in the Chicago mayor's race showed Paul Vallas with 36% of the vote…
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In 4 years, Lori Lightfoot went from…

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s failure to advance to a runoff election Tuesday represents…
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In City Council races, most incumbent…

In a Chicago aldermanic election marked by a dozen aldermen calling it quits, incumbent…
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The battle for City Hall is on: Paul…

Voters reject Mayor Lori Lightfoot's bid for a second term. Vallas and Johnson will face…
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