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CHICAGO TRIBUNE ENDORSES VALLAS FOR MAYOR

Chicago’s Paper of Record Backs Surging Candidate   CHICAGO, IL — The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board announced its endorsement of Paul Vallas for Mayor this morning....

Paul Vallas Meets Chicago’s Legacy Black Press

Photo Credit : Amber Marie Green Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas fielded questions from legacy Black media outlets in a two-hour editorial roundtable on Thursday...

President Preckwinkle Selects Jessica Caffrey as New Executive Director of the Cook County Land Bank Authority

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has selected Jessica Caffrey as the new Executive Director of Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA). Caffrey brings...

Police Veteran Frederick Collins Running for Mayor to Make Public Safety A Top Priority

Veteran Chicago Police Officer, Frederick Collins, is running for mayor to fight for the best of Chicago. Born and raised on the west side...

Ronnie Mosley to Run for Alderman of the 21st Ward

Local advocate Ronnie Mosley announced his candidacy for alderman of Chicago’s 21st Ward. Immediately upon his announcement, Mosley was endorsed by retiring Alderman Howard...

Pritzker Administration Relaunches “Opening Doors” Homebuyer Program

Governor JB Pritzker announced the reopening of a homeownership program designed to help working class families and underrepresented communities of color across the state...

Ald. Brookins Jr. Announces Retirement

Today, Alderman Howard Brookins, Jr., of the 21st ward announced his decision to retire from City Council. After nearly 20 years serving the city...

Kimberly Foxx Announces Dismissal of Murder Cases Tied to Former CPD Reynaldo Guevara

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced today that her office will not oppose post-conviction petitions for 8 individuals, clearing the way for their...

Alderwoman Sophia King Announces Mayoral Run

Today, former teacher, community organizer and current 4th Ward Alderman Sophia King released a campaign video announcing that she is running for Mayor of...

One on One with Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker

The Chicago Defender spoke with Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker after the primary about what's at stake for Illinois voters this election. https://youtu.be/sjNxy-f9TsM
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