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Chicago Wins the 2024 Democratic Convention: From “The Daley Show” to “The Pritzker Program”

May 7, 2023

Was the Chicago Mayoral Race a Referendum on Race, Crime, or Policy? Voting trends in contested wards hint at how Johnson secured victory

April 16, 2023

How Brandon Johnson Won the Chicago Mayor’s Race on a Progressive Platform

April 9, 2023

Illinois’ Assault Weapons ban: From temporary restraining orders to multiple cases – we break it down

February 25, 2023

Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia Runs for Chicago Mayor Inspired by Harold Washington’s Legacy

February 17, 2023

Three Black Justices, Five Women, Two Men: Breadth of Experience Marks Diverse Illinois Supreme Court

February 4, 2023

Brandon Johnson Seeks to Reduce Inequalities through Chicago Mayoral Run

January 28, 2023

Voter Turnout and Female Candidates on the Rise in Illinois — Remapping of Key Supreme Court Districts Rallied Voters

December 18, 2022

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Is Illinois Experiencing a “Teacher Shortage”? No Shortage of Ideas to Solve Teacher Vacancies this School Year

September 10, 2022

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