The Rundown: Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown bows out
Chicago’s Police Superintendent David Brown to step down. Police district councilors are chosen. Hiring is sluggish at Illinois DCFS.
Erin Allen
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The Rundown: You voted, but now what? Here’s your election recap
A mayoral upset, aldermanic runoffs and first-ever police district council seats. Here’s your context for Tuesday’s election results.
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The Rundown: Lightfoot out, Vallas and Johnson advance to mayoral runoff
Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost while Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson advanced to the runoff. Major delays are coming to the Kennedy Expressway.
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The Rundown: Hundreds of teens are serving as judges on this Election Day
Hundreds of teens will be Election Day judges. The Supreme Court hears student debt arguments. Locals help migrants arriving in Chicago.
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The Rundown: A report from Ghana’s Black Star Line Festival
Vocalo morning host Stephen Bekoe went to the Black Star Line Festival in Ghana in January. He talks music, culture and personal connection.
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The Rundown: Local Russians protest the continued Ukrainian invasion
Municipal election is Tuesday. Local Russians protest their country’s continued Ukrainian invasion. More mental health workers to 911 calls.
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The Rundown: Ukrainian refugees mark one year of war and exodus
Exactly one year after Russia invaded Ukraine, there are still many Ukrainian refugees living in Chicago. A federal judge rules in R. Kelly’s case. DJ Spinderella from the music group Salt-N-Pepa has a new role with Chicago’s National Public Housing Museum.
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The Rundown: CPD urges vigilance after anti-Semitic group declares ‘day of hate’
More than 90,000 ComEd customers are without power. Chicago police are urging Jewish and other religious communities to be extra vigilant this weekend during a recently declared “Day of Hate.” A federal judge is set to sentence R. Kelly for his Chicago convictions of child pornography and enticement. The new CPS calendar is out.
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The Rundown: Kimberly Dixon-Mays is no stranger to the power of words
Poet, playwright and performer Kimberly Dixon-Mays knows the power of words. She shares more through Vocalo’s series “Chi Sounds Like.”
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The Rundown: Lightfoot’s campaign sent thousands of emails to city employees
City staff received thousands of Lightfoot campaign emails. Millions for anti-violence efforts. Craft cannabis businesses get extensions.
