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Home » primary election

Tag: primary election

Posted in2022 Primary Elections, News, News & Politics

A rush to be first

by Taylor Moore June 23, 2022June 23, 2022

A whopping 17 Democrats and four Republicans are vying to replace Bobby Rush, who is retiring.

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 inNews & Politics

Objection!

by Maya Dukmasova January 29, 2020August 18, 2021

Who needs Facebook and Russian trolls when Illinois election laws sow plenty of bad faith?

Posted inBlogs

Kim Foxx trounces Anita Alvarez, but activists say they want more

by Micah Uetricht and Derrick Clifton March 16, 2016August 18, 2021

The embattled Cook County state’s attorney couldn’t recover from an onslaught of controversy.

Posted inBlogs

Representative Derrick Smith is not available to take your call

by Mick Dumke February 12, 2014August 18, 2021

The so-far-fruitless quest to get in touch with the indicted legislator running for reelection.

Posted inBlogs

The list grows

by Mick Dumke January 20, 2009August 19, 2021

Twenty-six candidates have filed paperwork to run in the primaries to replace Rahm Emanuel in Congress.

Posted inBlogs

Just in case . . .

by Mick Dumke February 4, 2008August 19, 2021

On the very, very, very remote chance that you witness shady business at the polling place tomorrow, you can call a hotline for help.

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