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Chicago mayoral race: Why some of the 15 candidates could be knocked off the ballot

As the race for Chicago mayor heats up, 15 candidates have stepped forward to challenge incumbent Brandon Johnson. But the crowded field may soon thin out as petition objections begin, raising the stakes in this high-stakes political contest. This crucial period of petition challenges could...

Chicago City Council chambers with Mayor Brandon Johnson at the podium during a budget debate

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Chicago alderpersons challenge Johnson's plan for $75 million pension allocation

As the City Council convenes, the tension in the room is palpable. Mayor Brandon Johnson stands at the center of a fiscal storm, grappling with a $75 million pension allocation that could define his political future. This critical debate isn't just about numbers on a ledger; it touches the very...

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Removal of near 1,000 trees central to Seventh Street Commons housing project in St. Charles

While the 93-home, 12-townhouse Seventh Street Commons project gained favor from City Council, neighboring St. Charles residents argued the plans cannot see the forest for the trees - namely, near 1,000 trees facing removal.The City Council, as the Committee of the Whole on Oct. 19, recommended...

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Chicago mayoral race: Why some of the 15 candidates could be knocked off the ballot

Chicago alderpersons challenge Johnson's plan for $75 million pension allocation

Removal of near 1,000 trees central to Seventh Street Commons housing project in St. Charles

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Joliet Park District executive director leaving post

DeKalb moves forward with aiding development of event space at site of former church

Community

4 in 10 say personal finances worsening: Survey

Southerly winds, abundant sunshine to deliver mildest temperatures of coming week

Joliet comprehensive plan development in home stretch, with a public open house Thursday

La Salle to buy former hotel Kaskaskia for $20,000, plans demolition

Mattel waterpark kickoff event set; second construction pact awarded

Chicago budget hearings begin with questions over corporate head tax, police misconduct costs

Race for Chicago Mayor takes shape as national leaders focus on midterm elections

Chicago city budget battle begins with renewed debate of Brandon Johnson's proposed corporate head tax

With one week until election day, some campaigns are focusing on the negative

Over 100 dachshunds have Halloweenie party in Chicago