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2014

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West Side turnout higher, while city-wide numbers down

By T.J. Kremer III | November 10, 2014

Voters cast their ballots in greater numbers than the last midterm election in 2010.

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Voters go to the polls today

By AustinTalks | November 4, 2014

Chicagoans may cast their ballots from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 4.

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Boykin wins Cook County Board primary

By Reema Amin | March 19, 2014

The former chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Danny Davis won a close race Tuesday, beating a field of four other candidates seeking the Democratic nomination.

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Former alderman who served prison term wants a seat on the Cook County Board

By AustinTalks | October 2, 2013

The Chicago Tribune reports that Ike Carothers wants to replace Commissioner Earlean Collins, who now says she’s not running for re-election.

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Another candidate may be challenging incumbent Earlean Collins

By AustinTalks | September 9, 2013

Forest Park Commissioner Rory Hoskins said he is considering a run for 1st District Cook County commissioner.

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Austin native running for Cook County Commissioner

By Katie Kather | August 20, 2013

Lawyer Blake Sercye is challenging fellow Democrat Earlean Collins, who’s represented the 1st District for 15 years.

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