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Mayoral candidate Lightfoot had West Side stage to herself

By Suzanne McBride | March 31, 2019

Former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot answered questions about a number of issues before a crowd of a few hundred West Side residents on March 28. Her opponent, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, was a no show at the mayoral forum held less than a week before the April 2nd runoff.

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Cook County state’s attorney candidates to meet Feb. 5 at forum

By AustinTalks | February 2, 2016

RSVP to the free event, which will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School, 5088 W. Jackson Blvd.

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Some West Side aldermanic candidates debate the issues

By Terry Dean | March 14, 2015

Ald. Emma Mitts and her 37th Ward challenger, Chicago schoolteacher Tara Stamps, attended the March 11 event, as did 29th Ward candidate Chris Taliaferro and 24th Ward candidate Vetress Boyce.

Community

Find out where the candidates stand

By AustinTalks | March 6, 2015

The Westside chapter of the NAACP is sponsoring forums March 26 for the 29th Ward and April 2 for the 37th Ward.

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29th Ward hopefuls meet again

By T.J. Kremer III | February 9, 2015

Six of the eight candidates answered questions at a forum sponsored by the newly formed Advocates for Neighborhood Development and Empowerment.

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37th Ward hopefuls discuss crime, education

By Terry Dean | January 31, 2015

While three candidates appeared at the event, Ald. Emma Mitts missed Thursday night’s forum.

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Primary voters go to the polls Tuesday

By AustinTalks | March 17, 2014

Numerous races – including the open 1st District Cook County Board seat – appear on the March 18 ballot. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Cook County Board candidates discuss priorities

By Reema Amin | February 3, 2014

Four of the five candidates vying to replace 1st District Commissioner Earlean Collins discussed the issues Saturday.

Community

Local candidate forums start Saturday

By AustinTalks | January 31, 2014

Those running for the vacant 1st District seat on the Cook County Board will participate Feb. 1.

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Candidate statements for Ronald E. McNair Elementary

By AustinTalks | April 17, 2012

See who submitted the optional statements for tomorrow’s Local School Council election.

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