election
Congressman Davis endorses Kennedy for governor
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Other West Side officials, including Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, are also backing Kennedy, who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination in the March 2018 primary.
election
Commissioner Boykin announces he will seek reelection to Cook County Board
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At a press conference Thursday, the first-term official said he had decided not to challenge Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
election
J.B. Pritzker opens Austin campaign office, draws support from local politicians
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The Democratic gubernatorial candidate and his running mate, state Rep. Juliana Stratton, opened a field office at 5847 W. Chicago Ave. earlier this month – where they highlighted their campaign priorities for West Side voters.
37th Ward
Two elected officials square off in 29th Ward committeemen race
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s name appears on Tuesday’s primary ballot, while state Rep. La Shawn Ford is running as a write-in candidate.
candidates
Meet the candidates running in the March 15 primary
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Know the issues, ask the questions and hear their answers March 5 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Healing Temple Church, 4941 W. Chicago Ave.
Austin
West Side residents will discuss why more African Americans should vote in 2016
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The non-profit, non partisan Maps coalition is sponsoring the Feb. 23rd event to improve Illinois government by making state legislators more accountable to voters.
Chicago Board of Election Commissioners
Deadline nearing to register to vote in March 15 primary
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Check with the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners to see if you’re already registered; voters will be picking their political party’s nominees for president, Congress, the Illinois Legislature and other offices.
28th Ward
March primaries could secure power for West Side politicians
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State lawmakers won’t see much competition this election cycle, but committeemen races could get interesting now that the Nov. 30th filing deadline has passed.
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.
News
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.