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Home » Jacob Meister

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Posted inNews & Politics

Who voted for Iris Martinez?

by Maya Dukmasova March 20, 2020August 18, 2021

Maybe she was the most qualified candidate in the clerk of the Circuit Court race. Or maybe she had the best name.

Posted inBlogs

Search for Dane Tidwell enters second week

by Michael Miner August 21, 2015August 18, 2021

The founder of gay media site Opus Chicago (formerly Chicago Phoenix) and former partner in Gay Chicago has vanished.

Posted inBlogs

Don’t blame Alexi

by Mick Dumke February 1, 2010August 19, 2021

Eluding his critics, saying the right things to the right people, and giving off the smell of a winner, Alexi Giannoulias is starting to look like he’ll land in the U.S. Senate.

Posted inBlogs

Somebody’s Got to Win

by Mick Dumke January 25, 2010August 19, 2021

The U.S. Senate race: nobody’s resonating, but somebody’s winning.

Posted inNews & Politics

Election Confusion?

by Ben Joravsky and Mick Dumke January 21, 2010August 19, 2021

In the run-up to February’s primaries, Mick Dumke and Ben Joravsky take a look at the races that could have the most impact on your life.

Alexi Giannoulias
Posted inNews & Politics

What’s at Stake in the Senate

by Mick Dumke January 21, 2010August 19, 2021

Not only could a Democrat help push Obama’s agenda – he or she could make the chamber a little more black, female, gay, or righteous.

Posted inBlogs

After the debate, Senate candidates spar some more

by Mick Dumke December 16, 2009August 19, 2021

Democratic candidates for Barack Obama’s old Senate seat met for a spirited debate this morning, but the real fireworks went off after it was over.

Alexi Giannoulias in December 2008
Posted inNews & Politics

Alexi’s Albatross

by Mick Dumke December 3, 2009August 19, 2021

Can Alexi Giannoulias shake off the problems plaguing his family’s bank to win Obama’s old Senate seat?

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