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“Doing things in spite of your insecurities makes that thing all the more impressive. That's sort of my tagline because I think without risk success is not possible.” | Bushra Amiwala
Posted inFilm

Bushra Amiwala is “The Voice” to inspire future leaders

by Ata Younan March 30, 2021August 18, 2021

A new ABC docuseries focuses on the young public official changing the face of Chicago politics.

Posted inBlogs

Q&A: Cook County Board candidate Abdelnasser Rashid on taxes, surveillance, and campaign finance reform

by Maya Dukmasova October 31, 2018August 18, 2021

Vying to flip one of four Republican seats, the 29-year-old would be the first Muslim in the county legislature.

Posted inBlogs

All hail Maria Pappas

by Maya Dukmasova May 9, 2018August 18, 2021

Cook County’s treasurer of 20 years was a firecracker in the early 90s. Hell, she still is.

Posted inBlogs

Gadfly George Blakemore, Cook County Board’s biggest nightmare, wins spot on November ballot

by Deanna Isaacs March 22, 2018August 18, 2021

The longtime political watchdog emerged from the primaries as the Third District Republican candidate for Cook County Board, running for the seat vacated by Jerry “Iceman” Butler.

Posted inNews & Politics

‘Chuy’ García vows to keep fighting Chicago machine from Congress

by Maya Dukmasova March 13, 2018August 18, 2021

The Cook County commissioner also opens up about his flip on the soda tax and why he decided not to take challenge Rahm again.

Posted inBlogs

Tammy Duckworth will be the first senator ever to give birth, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd January 23, 2018August 18, 2021

Also, Legionnaires’ Disease might be a problem in the state capitol.

Posted inBlogs

Cook County Board passes 2018 budget that will lay off 321 employees, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd November 22, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, the City Council approved Emanuel’s 2018 budget with a 47-3 vote.

Posted inBlogs

Cook County commissioner wants to add marijuana legalization referendum to March 2018 ballot, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd November 8, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Emanuel slams Trump for “pointing fingers” at Chicago again.

Posted inBlogs

The soda tax was repealed, but Cook County still has to find a way to fund the government

by Ben Joravsky October 11, 2017August 18, 2021

The pop tax repeal only puts off the inevitable.

Posted inBlogs

Cook County Board delays showdown over soda tax until October 10, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd September 14, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Emanuel’s right-hand man steps down and will be free to work part-time on 2019 mayoral campaign.

Posted inBlogs

Rahm says he’s not worried about Trump trying to ‘penalize’ Chicago, tries to cheer up City Council, and other news

by Kate Shepherd November 10, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, the Cook County Board is supposed to vote on a penny-per-ounce soda tax Thursday.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago cops purposely blocked audio on dash-cam videos, Homan Square scandal gets even more interesting, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd January 28, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, Mavis Staples enlists interesting new collaborators, and the media wonders whether Governor Rauner has a state e-mail address.

Posted inBlogs

Preckwinkle says that she’s not going to say whether she’s running for mayor

by Mick Dumke June 26, 2014August 18, 2021

The Cook County board president says she’s focused on her reelection effort but refuses to rule out a mayoral bid.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Young Political Lobbyist

by Ben Joravsky June 20, 2013August 19, 2021

She’s quickly come to understand that politics is not always about who’s right.

Posted inNews & Politics

Letters and Comments: Cheers to Soul Man Jerry Butler

by Chicago Reader April 14, 2011August 19, 2021

Plus: Observations on Chicago’s neighborhoods, DePaul’s tenure process, and Gossip Wolf vs. DeRogatis

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