Mayoral jokes: The candidates share their best

Feb. 21, 2011
With the polls set to open just hours from now, we felt the need for a bit of fun after so much exhaustion. Don’t get us wrong: we love policy papers, press conferences and stump speeches as much as the next Chicago media outlet.

Not all fun and stump on mayoral campaign trail

Feb. 20, 2011
Candidates for Chicago mayor are having a busy final campaign weekend, and they're doing more than just shaking hands. On Saturday, they focused much of their attention on the city's South Side. Former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun attended a rally at the headquarters of the Rev.

Dynamic Range: Race and the mayor's race

Feb. 18, 2011
Chicago goes to the polls Tuesday to elect a replacement for Mayor Richard M.

The Weekly Political Roundup: February 14th – February 18th

Feb. 18, 2011
Missed anything this week in Chicago politics? We have you covered with our weekly digest of the best game in town.We’re in the final stretch to the municipal race of the century (thus far). So read up and get ready to vote on Tuesday, if you haven’t already.

Handicapping the mayoral race on the home stretch

Feb. 18, 2011
So now that the televised debates are over,  the mad dash to the finish line is on! The race to become mayor of Chicago is heading into its final days before Tuesday’s election. The last TV ads will air and candidates’ schedules are packed with appearances!

Obejas: Chico is the white candidate for mayor

Feb. 18, 2011
Every time I see or hear Gery Chico’s commercial targeting Latinos I’m always amazed. In it, Congressman Luis Gutierrez looks straight at the camera and talks about what a great guy Chico is and how he will get things done.

Opponents hit Emanuel on immigration

Feb. 18, 2011
Candidates for Chicago mayor are trying to bruise the front-runner as election day draws closer.

Daley slams Chico for not denouncing 'Judas' comment

Feb. 17, 2011
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is lashing out at Gery Chico's campaign for defending comments Daley says are anti-Semitic.A union leader who's supporting Chico's bid for mayor referred to former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel as "a Wall Street Judas" who was looking for a bag of silv

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