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Long lines will form Monday morning at the Chicago Board of Elections. That's because candidates for mayor, city clerk, treasurer and aldermen can start turning in their nominating petitions Monday. Mayor Daley-wannabees must submit 12,500 signatures to get on the ballot.

Updated at 11:30A.M. on 11/14/2010 by City Room and Associated PressAs expected, Illinois U.S. Congressman Danny Davis has formally announced he's running for mayor of Chicago.

Mayor Richard Daley’s administration is asking a Chicago mayoral contender to step down from a city zoning panel. Daley spokeswoman Jackie Heard says Rev.

President Obama’s ten-day tour of Asia is an effort to drum up economic opportunities for American businesses and maybe more jobs at home.Working the international trade circuit has also been a hallmark of Mayor Daley’s tenure.

A candidate for Chicago mayor is criticizing using the money from the city's controversial parking meter lease.Former Chicago Public Schools President Gery Chico says the city needs to rebuild its savings, not spend money meant for the long-term to balance the budget each year."The money went t