The old Democratic bosses have been taking a beating.
Tag: Jesús “Chuy” García
‘He’s a real one’
Chuy Garcia’s first term in Congress earns progressive accolades, honorary Squad membership
The ruling 35 percent
The vast majority of Chicago voters sit out another mayoral election.
Just 15 seats hang in the balance
Runoff season is here, and Chicago may further freshen up the City Council.
Q&A: Cook County Board candidate Abdelnasser Rashid on taxes, surveillance, and campaign finance reform
Vying to flip one of four Republican seats, the 29-year-old would be the first Muslim in the county legislature.
Why did Carlos Ramirez-Rosa get kicked out of the City Council’s Latino Caucus?
A few theories, and a little advice: If you want back in, Carlos, fall on your knees and suck up to the mayor.
Meet the trio of young Latino ‘Berniecrats’ who shocked the Chicago political establishment on election night
The members of “Team Chuy” swept their races on the southwest side. “They took on big-money interests and the Democratic machine, and they won.”
‘Chuy’ García vows to keep fighting Chicago machine from Congress
The Cook County commissioner also opens up about his flip on the soda tax and why he decided not to take challenge Rahm again.
This International Women’s Day female political participation goes beyond pussy hats and ‘Pussy Power’
This International Women’s Day, more women report that they’re planning to vote, become activists, or run for office themselves.
Proposed Chicago Public Schools closings allegedly in violation of teachers’ union contract, and other news
Also, alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa is reportedly planning to drop out of race to replace Congressman Luis Gutierrez.
Opponent calls Rauner’s move into Quincy veterans’ home a ‘cynical and transparent publicity stunt,’ and other Chicago news
Also, it’s so cold that even rats are freezing to death.
Judge blocks last-minute conservative attempt to prevent new Illinois abortion law from taking effect Monday, and other Chicago news
Also, Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. is running for a Cook County judgeship.
Analyzing Rahm Emanuel’s rocky and lucky 2017, and other Chicago news
Also, the miserable sub-zero temperatures and wind chills are expected to last through New Year’s.
Rauner releases a self-made list of his top ten accomplishments as governor, and other Chicago news
Also, a poll shows that Jesus “Chuy” Garcia has a massive lead in the congressional primary.
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.