Category: Election 2015

Englewood rumbles for TIF reform

By Meredith Wilson Voters in the 30th precinct in Englewood on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a ballot initiative urging citizen oversight for how tax increment financing  dollars are used  in

School counselor forces 10th Ward runoff

By Lizz Giordano and Sarah Kramer Political newcomer Sue Sadlowski Garza forced incumbent Ald. John Pope into a runoff to defend his 10th Ward Chicago

VIDEO: Medill Reports ElectionCast

Medill News Service’s Election 2015 video team brings you a roundup of the day’s most important coverage, exploring early morning voter delays, Chinatown’s low voter engagement

Garcia spoils Emanuel’s election night party

By Phoebe Tollefson Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia managed to dampen the mood at Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s election night party Tuesday by temporarily overcoming

Peculiar Polling Places

By Mallory Hughes As Chicagoans went out to the polls on Election Day, common voting locations included nearby schools or churches, maybe an apartment building

Top 6 Election Day Pseudo-Scandals

By Kate Morrissey and Karin Vandraiss The Daley dynasty may be a thing of the past, but Chicago politics are still alive and well. Between