Candidates hit the stump as Mayoral campaign winds down
CHICAGO — It’s a busy campaign day for Mayor Rahm Emanuel and challenger Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, with Chicago’s Mayoral runoff election now just six days off. Emanuel attended the African American Women...
View ArticleCandidates both cast early ballots Thursday
CHICAGO — Both mayoral candidates cast their early ballots Thursday. Early voting for Chicago’s mayoral runoff contest is double that of votes cast during the early voting period in February. Mayoral...
View ArticleCandidates for Chicago mayor in last weekend of campaign
CHICAGO–The candidates for Mayor have one last weekend to win over voters. Challenger Jesus Garcia spent part of Friday morning campaigning in the Logan Square neighborhood. Mayor Rahm Emanuel took...
View ArticleFinal day of campaigning for Chicago mayoral candidates
CHICAGO — The candidates for Chicago mayor have a packed schedule today – the final day of campaigning before Election Day on Tuesday. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is seeking a second term on Tuesday. He...
View ArticleChicago voters head to polls for mayor’s race
CHICAGO — Chicago voters are heading to the polls in the city’s first mayoral runoff as Rahm Emanuel seeks a second term over Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia. The runoff Tuesday is the...
View ArticleRecap of Election Day: Photos, videos, tweets and more
CHICAGO — Incumbent Rahm Emanuel was reelected in the city’s first runoff election for mayor Tuesday. Emanuel defeated Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia to win a second term as mayor....
View ArticleRahm Emanuel elected to second term as Chicago mayor
CHICAGO — Mayor Rahm Emanuel is re-elected to a second term, defeating Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in the city’s first ever mayoral runoff. With 98 percent of the city`s precincts...
View ArticleResidents sound off to mayor after tax hike announcement
CHICAGO — In the last of three public town hall-style budget meetings, Chicago residents got a chance to sound off to the city. Topics ranged from dangerous intersections to Special Ed programs in the...
View ArticleProtesters call for mayor to resign after police shooting videos released
CHICAGO — In a second week of protests at City Hall, groups of demonstrators continued their call for Mayor Rahm Emanuel to step down. The group of young, black Chicagoans say they see themselves in...
View ArticleState lawmaker files Chicago mayor recall bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — An Illinois state representative has introduced a plan that could allow for the recall of Chicago’s mayor. Democratic Rep. La Shawn Ford filed legislation Wednesday outlining a...
View ArticleA brief look at the tumultuous history of the CPD and the changes in store
CHICAGO – As focus on fatal police shootings and alleged cover-ups that have happened over the last few years continues, many feel there are problems within the Chicago Police Department that date...
View ArticleGroup protests outside Mayor Emanuel’s home
CHICAGO — A small group of protesters gathered outside of Mayor Rahm Emaneul’s home on the North Side hours after Officer Jason Van Dyke pleaded not guilty to the murder of Laquan McDonald. The...
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