Law student forces runoff with Daley heir in 11th Ward alderman race
By Dean DeChiaro For a brief moment Tuesday night, it appeared inevitable that a Daley would return to Chicago City Hall. But it was not
VIDEO: Medill ElectionCast — Vote counts, parties and a mayoral runoff
Medill News Service’s Election 2015 broadcast team brings you a roundup of election evening’s most important coverage, including the first runoff in the city’s history, odd polling places
By the numbers: Chicago’s 2015 elections
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
Divided voters force runoff in citywide elections
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
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
VIDEO: Education key for young hockey players
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
Fioretti takes break from campaigning for pastrami
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
