Opinion
Activist urges politicians to choose Blake Seryce
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Jim Allen wants the Austin resident and lawyer to replace state Rep. Derrick Smith, who was convicted Tuesday of bribery and will lose his seat in the Illinois House.
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Jim Allen wants the Austin resident and lawyer to replace state Rep. Derrick Smith, who was convicted Tuesday of bribery and will lose his seat in the Illinois House.
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.
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.
Attorney Blake Sercye is one of the front runners in the 1st District commissioner race.
Richard Boykin, former chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, touts his Capitol Hill experience in his quest to get elected to the Cook County Board.
After going to prison on corruption charges, Ike Carothers said his 11-year tenure on the Chicago City Council makes him the best choice for the Cook County Board.
1st District hopeful Brenda Smith declined to talk about her candidacy. She’s worked for the outgoing commissioner and has ties to one of the other candidates.
Four of the five candidates running for the 1st District seat answered questions earlier this week at a forum in Oak Park.
Attorney Richard Boykin claimed property tax homeowner exemptions he wasn’t entitled to. He’s one of five candidates vying to replace retiring Commissioner Earlean Collins.
Four of the five candidates vying to replace 1st District Commissioner Earlean Collins discussed the issues Saturday.