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Home » machine politics

Tag: machine politics

Posted inNews & Politics

‘He’s a real one’

by Maya Dukmasova March 8, 2021August 18, 2021

Chuy Garcia’s first term in Congress earns progressive accolades, honorary Squad membership

Posted inNews & Politics

There’s a rare contest for alderman in Michael Madigan’s southwest-side stronghold

by Maya Dukmasova January 28, 2019August 18, 2021

A jaunt through the 13th Ward reveals a political landscape long gone from the rest of Chicago.

Posted inNews & Politics

Overlooked mayoral hopefuls share bold visions for Chicago

by Maya Dukmasova December 13, 2018August 18, 2021

They may have little name recognition and no campaign funds, but the regular people running for mayor are committed to making the city thrive.

Posted inBlogs

Why renters should care about the Cook County assessor’s race

by Maya Dukmasova January 29, 2018August 18, 2021

Dramatic changes in property tax assessment have a deep impact on renters, assessor candidate Fritz Kaegi says.

Posted inBlogs

How one Alderman Mell begat the next Alderman Mell

by Mick Dumke July 25, 2013August 19, 2021

In classic Chicago tradition, Rahm Emanuel appoints Deb Mell to replace her father in the City Council.

U.S. Rep Jesse Jackson Jr. outside Metra headquarters to protest the lack of minority hiring on the Englewood Flyover project.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

With Jesse Jackson Jr. out of the way, who’s left to take on the Man?

by Ben Joravsky January 15, 2013August 18, 2021

Jesse Jackson Jr. leaves Chicago without independents

Posted inBlogs

Two weeks, 1,000 signatures, no problem?

by Ben Joravsky November 2, 2007August 19, 2021

Another 48th Ward political handoff?

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