I suppose it’s only appropriate that President Biden announced Mayor Rahm’s nomination as ambassador to Japan at roughly the same time as the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. The war in Afghanistan, like Rahm’s reign as mayor, has come to symbolize the deceit and treachery of leaders who claim they’re looking out for us when, […]
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Lori and her lawyers
Mayor Lightfoot hires an investigator to tell her what she already knows about the Anjanette Young raid.
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Mayoral forum recap: all the answers, none of the bullshit
At back-to-back forums last week 11 candidates fielded questions and even provided some answers.
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Overlooked mayoral hopefuls share bold visions for Chicago
They may have little name recognition and no campaign funds, but the regular people running for mayor are committed to making the city thrive.
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The golden age of democracy finally shows up—in the raft of former insiders turned mayoral candidates
If nothing else the mayoral race is full of experienced players equipped to speak some truth to Rahm.
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With nine candidates for mayor, the hustle for signatures will be harder than ever
The more candidates who run, the harder it is to make the ballot—especially given the signature-challenge game.
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High-ranking Chicago Police commander Paul Bauer shot and killed near the Thompson Center, and other Chicago news
Also, City Council Black Caucus chair Roderick Sawyer criticizes Garry McCarthy for being “disrespectful to black people.”
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Speaker Mike Madigan fires aide for alleged sexual harassment, and other Chicago news
Also, CPS alters plans to shut down three Englewood high schools over the summer.
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When Garry McCarthy calls a story bullshit that’s a compliment
Garry McCarthy gears up for a mayoral run by cussing out Sun-Times reporter Dan Mihalopoulos.
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Shootings and homicides decrease as carjackings surge, and other Chicago news
Also, Chicago matches snowfall record with nine straight days of measurable snow.
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Homicides and shootings decreased overall in 2017 but not in every neighborhood, and other Chicago news
Also, a divorce between Jesse Jackson Jr. and Sandi Jackson appears inevitable, says Jackson Jr.
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Rauner joins calls for Cook County assessor Joe Berrios to step down, and other Chicago news
Also, Emanuel seems confident about the 2019 mayoral race.
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Chicago principals association head Troy LaRaviere to run against Emanuel in 2019, and other Chicago news
Also, Chance the Rapper scores another hit with Saturday Night Live Boyz II Men spoof ballad “Come Back, Barack.”
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Rahm: Chicago’s overwhelming disdain for Trump has made his mayoral job easier, and other Chicago news
Also, former Bear Charles “Peanut” Tillman is training to join the FBI.
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Garry McCarthy for Mayor files paperwork for exploratory committee, and other Chicago news
Also, Hispanics are now the second-largest racial/ethnic group in Chicago.