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Mail-in votes for Chicago mayor up nearly 10-fold

By Dylan Sharkey

02/13/2023

Chicagoans are exponentially voting from home in the upcoming mayoral elections. Early voting is now available in all 50 wards, with 10 days left to seek a mail-in ballot.

TAGS: Chicago, vote-by-mail

Each Chicago taxpayer on hook for nearly $42,000 of city debt

By Justin Carlson

02/10/2023

Fiscal watchdog Truth in Accounting found Chicagoans are each responsible for the second-most debt in the nation. It again gave the city an ‘F’ grade despite improvements from one-time federal COVID-19 aid and unusually high pension investment returns.

TAGS: Chicago, debt

How Chicago’s pension crisis drives high taxes, fiscal turmoil

By Bryce Hill, Justin Carlson

02/10/2023

Before deciding who best can lead Chicago through its financial problems, it helps to understand what those problems are. Here’s a primer.

TAGS: budget, Chicago, pensions

Chicago restaurant crime along Red Line train highest near Loop stops

By Patrick Andriesen

02/07/2023

Each restaurant in the Chicago Loop along the “L” system’s Red Line averaged 1.2 crimes during 2021 and 2022, the most along the line. South of the Loop, there was less than one crime per restaurant.

TAGS: Chicago, crime, restaurants

Voting by mail doubles for Chicago mayoral primary

By Patrick Andriesen, Jon Josko

02/06/2023

Voting patterns are changing in Chicago, with mail voting doubling since 2011. One-third of all votes in the 2019 primary were sent by mail or cast early.

TAGS: Chicago, vote-by-mail

Here’s a to-do list for Chicago mayoral candidates

By Joe Tabor, Bryce Hill, Mailee Smith

02/03/2023

Voters will decide the Chicago mayor’s race shortly. Here are the issues and policies the candidates should champion if they want a more prosperous and vibrant city.

TAGS: Chicago, election

Illinois House bill would force Chicago grocers, gas stations to hire armed guards

By Dylan Sharkey

02/03/2023

A state lawmaker wants to force select Chicago businesses to hire full-time, armed security guards.

TAGS: Chicago, crime

Lightfoot 2nd Chicago mayor to call on Springfield for pension reform

By Patrick Andriesen

01/31/2023

Just like Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel did late in his term, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is calling for public pension reforms. Pensions are damaging cities, she said.

TAGS: Chicago, pensions

How to vote in the 2023 Chicago election

By Hannah Schmid

01/18/2023

Late January is the start of voting for the Feb. 28 Chicago municipal elections for early, in-person voting and for those who’ve requested mail-in ballots. Here’s your guide to voting in Chicago for mayor, alderman and other city offices.

TAGS: Chicago, election

Which Chicago aldermen received donations from Chicago Teachers Union?

By Mailee Smith, Jon Josko

01/01/2023

TAGS: Chicago, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

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Mail-in votes for Chicago mayor up nearly 10-fold

Each Chicago taxpayer on hook for nearly $42,000 of city debt

How Chicago’s pension crisis drives high taxes, fiscal turmoil

Chicago restaurant crime along Red Line train highest near Loop stops

Voting by mail doubles for Chicago mayoral primary

Here’s a to-do list for Chicago mayoral candidates

Illinois House bill would force Chicago grocers, gas stations to hire armed guards

Lightfoot 2nd Chicago mayor to call on Springfield for pension reform

How to vote in the 2023 Chicago election

Which Chicago aldermen received donations from Chicago Teachers Union?

Chicago Forward 2026: A pro-growth plan to end city budget deficits

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CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students