News
Deadline to register to vote fast approaching
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Feb. 18 is the cut-off for the March 18 primary. This year, some 17-year-olds will be able to participate because of a new state law.
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Ald. Mitts backing convicted felon running for Cook County Board
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The 37th Ward leader is serving as campaign chairwoman for Ike Carothers, one of five candidates vying to replace Commissioner Earlean Collins.
Community
Local candidate forums start Saturday
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Those running for the vacant 1st District seat on the Cook County Board will participate Feb. 1.
News
Former alderman who served prison term wants a seat on the Cook County Board
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The Chicago Tribune reports that Ike Carothers wants to replace Commissioner Earlean Collins, who now says she’s not running for re-election.
News
Another candidate may be challenging incumbent Earlean Collins
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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
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Lawyer Blake Sercye is challenging fellow Democrat Earlean Collins, who’s represented the 1st District for 15 years.
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Austin legislator says getting laws passed to help the West Side may prove difficult
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Rep. La Shawn Ford will push for legislation to help ex-offenders and get an elected school board, but winning approval of these measures will be challenging even with a Democrat-controlled legislature.
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Local voters will get chance to weigh in on school board selection
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In many precincts across Austin, voters will be asked if Chicago should have an elected school board.
News
Chicagoans meet in Austin to discuss if CPS should have an elected board
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Tuesday’s meeting was the first of three gatherings for residents to discuss the question, which will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot in many precincts across the city.
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Austin LSCs elect new members, some schools citywide still looking to fill vacant seats
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Just as last week’s LSC results are released, CPS announced supplemental elections will be held May 18 at schools where not enough candidates ran to fill the council.