By Laura Furr & Emily Hoerner Updated 4:30 p.m. 2/25/15 Hours after the polls closed, unofficial summary data from the Chicago Board of Elections show
By Karin Vandraiss and Matt Yurus For the first time, Chicago’s next mayor will be determined in a runoff election as a group of challengers
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
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
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
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
By Lukas J. Voss Focusing on athletics and academics at the same time can be difficult for young athletes, especially in a sport like hockey
By Stephanie Choporis and Elizabeth Elving Alderman Bob Fioretti began his morning as many Chicagoans did- -by heading to the polls. He cast his ballot
By Jin Wu and Andersen Xia Voter registration in Chicago’s Chinatown is dropping, according to the Chicago Board of Elections. Multiple community efforts encouraged Chinese
By Bryce Gray Chicago railroads are teeming with activity, routing 1,300 trains daily. Travelers fill 800 passenger trains, while another 500 haul freight cars filled with corn from Iowa,
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