election 2019
State Rep. Ford, other mayoral candidates to begin filing petitions next week
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Candidates wanting to replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel or serve as one of the 50 members of the Chicago City Council have until Nov. 26 to file their petitions.
News
West Side state lawmaker announces his reelection bid
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Rep. La Shawn Ford is seeking a sixth term in the Illinois House of Representatives.
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Head of Austin Chamber of Commerce mulling congressional bid
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Amara Enyia has created an exploratory committee to consider whether to run for the 7th District seat now held by Rep. Danny Davis.
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West Side youth get involved in local politics
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About 200 students from 30 schools across the city participated in this weekend’s Mikva Challenge campaign kickoff.
Community
Chicago Teachers Union leader coming to Austin
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Karen Lewis, who is considering a run for mayor, will visit the West Side Oct. 9 as part of a citywide “conversation.”
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Boykin wins Cook County Board primary
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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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NAACP holds first primary election candidate forum
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The event gave residents the opportunity to learn more about those running for Cook County positions that will be on the March 20 ballot.