10th Ward Residents Vote: Ban Pet Coke Now
By Sarah Kramer and Lizz Giordano Residents of Chicago’s 10th Ward voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to ban the storage of petroleum coke, a byproduct of the oil refining process. Nearly 86 percent of voters favored the ban in Chicago’s Southeast Side 10th Ward. The referendum vote is non-binding, but it’s another loss for Koch Industries-owned KCBX […]
Parental panic and gender politics collide in “A Kid Like Jake”
By Elizabeth Elving Midway through Daniel Pearle’s “A Kid Like Jake,” a pregnant woman is asked if she’s hoping for a boy or a girl. It doesn’t matter, she says, as long as it’s healthy. But we already know this to be misleading. The play’s expectant couple live in a world where toddlers are touted […]
New-home sales remain at a six-year high
By Yasufumi Saito U.S. new-home sales in January almost held the high level in more than six years, showing a modest upbeat in the housing market that exceeded Wall Street’s estimate.
VIDEO: Republican ‘win’ on stopping immigration action might backfire in next year’s election
By Mathias Meier The Republican Party took a victory lap over last week’s court ruling that stopped President Obama’s executive orders on immigration, but they might have to face a bigger problem during next year’s presidential race.
Chuy to workers: I will be your mayor
By Meg Anderson Standing before his supporters Tuesday night, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia said he looks forward to April’s run-off election and promises to keep Chicago’s working class at the forefront of his mind if elected mayor. “This city deserves a mayor who will put people first, not big money’s special interests. I will be that […]
VIDEO: Garcia supporters celebrate first-ever runoff
By Joe Musso Chicago mayoral candidate Jesus “Chuy” Garcia silenced the political doubters Tuesday night. At the end of an Election Day with lower than usual voter turnout, Mayor Emanuel failed to receive the majority needed to prevent an April 7 runoff. Garcia obtained 33.9 percent of the vote and will face off with the incumbent six weeks from […]
Affordable tickets, quality hockey a winning combo for Wolves
By Sara Romano Wolves’ season-ticket holder Grace Garritano can remember the first game she and her husband Rob ever attended. It was Game 7 of the 1998 Turner Cup championship series. The couple was up in the “triple-upper nosebleed seats” of a sold-out Allstate Arena. And the Wolves defeated the Detroit Vipers to clinch the […]
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 to be, as law student and political newcomer John Kozlar forced a runoff with Patrick Daley Thompson, nephew and grandson of the former dynastic mayors, in the 11th Ward aldermanic […]
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 and a social media rundown featuring Chicago’s latest polling chatter. [vimeo 120596833 w=500 h=275]
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 new lows in voter turnout, with many races left unanswered. The polling results show that fewer voters turned out in the chilly February weather than in the last decade, at […]