The Rundown: What the runoff results say about Democrats in Chicago
Chicago’s long election season closed with a win for Brandon Johnson. Block Club Chicago’s Mick Dumke breaks down the race for us.
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The Rundown: Brandon Johnson declares victory in Chicago mayoral race
Brandon Johnson wins. Voters keep Nicole Lee in the city’s first Asian-majority ward. A death in Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García’s family.
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The Rundown: Election Day has arrived in Chicago
Election Day has arrived. Chicago officials have released crime stats for the city. Chicago State University faculty are striking.
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The Rundown: What are crisis pregnancy centers supposed to be offering?
Crisis pregnancy centers across Illinois have been accused of using deceptive tactics. Now lawmakers are wanting to hold them accountable.
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The Rundown: Mayoral candidates used the weekend for a final push for support
Mayoral candidates make more connections. Illinois towns clean up after the weekend’s extreme weather. The city’s trans community celebrates.
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The Rundown: How Chicago shaped sci-fi illustrator Ennis Martin
Ennis Martin is an illustrator, painter and science fiction fanatic. He tells his story as part of Vocalo’s “Chi Sounds Like” series.
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The Rundown: Chicago’s mayoral candidates react to Donald Trump’s indictment
Mayoral candidates are responding to Trump’s indictment. CPS focused on pandemic learning loss. Allergy seasons are getting more intense.
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The Rundown: Gun rights advocates rallied in Springfield protesting restrictions
Gun owners protest restrictions. Child labor law protections for vloggers get support. Vote-by-mail application deadline is March 30.
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The Rundown: Taking a look at what’s shaped Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson have been called “polar opposites.” We’ll learn what shapes them, trips them up and redeems them.
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The Rundown: A former CPS principal talks about school safety after Nashville
A former CPS principal reacts to Nashville. A CTA worker is charged after an alleged attack downtown. Mayoral candidates are neck and neck.
