How to vote in the Chicago area’s April 4 municipal election
Chicago voters are picking a new mayor. Suburban residents could be selecting new office holders for everything from school to library boards.
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With one of Illinois’ largest political reporting teams, WBEZ’s Government & Politics desk holds elected officials and government bodies accountable. We cover the policy debates and political machinations happening at the state Capitol in Springfield, in Cook County government and at Chicago’s City Hall.
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Chicago’s mayoral candidates have radically different approaches to fixing public schools. Here’s why.
Paul Vallas is a technocrat devoted to school choice. Brandon Johnson is a teachers union organizer. Their backgrounds explain their clashing views.
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A tale of two cities, told in Chicago’s mayoral election
As Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson barnstorm in churches and parades before the April 4 runoff, policing and public education are front and center. This election also touches on power, identity, and of course, race.
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Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson agree: Legalize video gambling in Chicago
Even with a new city casino on the horizon, both Vallas and Johnson support the legalization of video gambling machines.
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Jury selection starts in case against ex-ComEd officials accused of Madigan bribery
A big political corruption trial begins Tuesday. The case involves former Commonwealth Edison officials accused of bribing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave ‘for any reason’
Employees will not need to explain the reason for their absence as long as they provide notice in accordance with reasonable employer standards.
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Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson have vastly different visions for Chicago’s taxes and finances
From property taxes to paying the pensions, the two candidates for Chicago mayor are approaching finances in two completely different ways.
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Chicago cops say the city owes them more than $165 million in overtime dispute
The massive sum surfaced in a federal lawsuit against the city of Chicago by officers whose overtime pay was calculated incorrectly.
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Runoff face-off: Johnson casts Vallas as ally of ‘right-wing extremists’ — but Vallas dubs attacks ‘nonsense, again’
Both mayoral hopefuls accused each other of trying to, as Paul Vallas put it, ‘make race the issue’ in the campaign between Black and white candidates where the African-American vote is likely to be decisive.
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Here are five takeaways from Chicago’s municipal election
Sluggish turnout, racial preferences and switching allegiances all influenced Chicago’s election, shows a WBEZ analysis.
