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Chicago mayoral race: Why some of the 15 candidates could be knocked off the ballot

As the race for Chicago mayor heats up, 15 candidates have stepped forward to challenge incumbent Brandon Johnson. But the crowded field may soon thin out as petition objections begin, raising the stakes in this high-stakes political contest. This crucial period of petition challenges could...

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Chicago City Council chambers with Mayor Brandon Johnson at the podium during a budget debate
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Chicago alderpersons challenge Johnson's plan for $75 million pension allocation

As the City Council convenes, the tension in the room is palpable. Mayor Brandon Johnson stands at the center of a fiscal storm, grappling with a $75 million pension allocation that could define his political future. This critical debate isn't just about numbers on a ledger; it touches the very...

Removal of near 1,000 trees central to Seventh Street Commons housing project in St. Charles — Shaw Local News Network
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Removal of near 1,000 trees central to Seventh Street Commons housing project in St. Charles

While the 93-home, 12-townhouse Seventh Street Commons project gained favor from City Council, neighboring St. Charles residents argued the plans cannot see the forest for the trees - namely, near 1,000 trees facing removal.The City Council, as the Committee of the Whole on Oct. 19, recommended...

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Joliet Park District executive director leaving post — Shaw Local News Network
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Joliet Park District executive director leaving post

Joliet Park District Executive Director Brad Staab is leaving the job at the end of the year.The Park Board on Monday approved a contract with Deputy Director Sean Caddigan, who will take over as executive director in January, at a salary of $180,000.Staab said he notified the Park Board last year...

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DeKalb moves forward with aiding development of event space at site of former church — Shaw Local News Network

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Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears defensive end, practices in Lake Forest after suspension.
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"Keep moving forward": Bears defensive end Montez Sweat speaks after return from suspension

Wine & Art Walk returns to Heritage Harbor Nov. 7 — Shaw Local News Network
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Wine & Art Walk returns to Heritage Harbor Nov. 7

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DeKalb moves forward with aiding development of event space at site of former church

After an initial proposal went up in smoke, DeKalb city leaders are moving on from considering a proposal for a private club and cigar lounge at the site of a former church and are all in on aiding the development of an event space. The petitioners, Marty and Elisa Boughner, have entered into a...

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Joliet comprehensive plan development in home stretch, with a public open house Thursday — Shaw Local News Network
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Joliet comprehensive plan development in home stretch, with a public open house Thursday

The comprehensive plan, which may hit home for Joliet property owners more than some think, is ready for public review after two years of work.The city posted a draft of the plan on its website on Friday.People also can go to a community workshop from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Joliet West High...

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La Salle to buy former hotel Kaskaskia for $20,000, plans demolition — Shaw Local News Network
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La Salle to buy former hotel Kaskaskia for $20,000, plans demolition

The La Salle City Council on Monday authorized the purchase of the former Hotel Kaskaskia property for $20,000, with the city intending to demolish the long-vacant downtown landmark and bring a years-long legal dispute over the building to an end.The council voted 6-1 on an ordinance authorizing...

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Mattel waterpark kickoff event set; second construction pact awarded — Shaw Local News Network
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Mattel waterpark kickoff event set; second construction pact awarded

It may be at least two years into the future, but dreams of splashdowns on fun-filled days at the planned $100-million-plus Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark in Bradley are closer to becoming reality.Two construction contracts are now signed, a third is likely in two weeks and the village finally...

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Chicago budget hearings begin with questions over corporate head tax, police misconduct costs — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago budget hearings begin with questions over corporate head tax, police misconduct costs

Chicago has a nearly half-billion-dollar bill for police misconduct cases, and City Hall wants to put it on the taxpayers’ credit cards.Budget hearings beginAldermen pressed the mayor’s financial team Monday on how much the borrowing could ultimately cost taxpayers during the first in a series of...

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Race for Chicago Mayor takes shape as national leaders focus on midterm elections — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Race for Chicago Mayor takes shape as national leaders focus on midterm elections

With just eight days until the midterm elections, the contests that could determine control of Congress are taking over local airwaves. But in Chicago, what happens after November is getting all of the attention. Monday was the final day for candidates to file petitions to get on the 2027 mayoral...

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Chicago city budget battle begins with renewed debate of Brandon Johnson's proposed corporate head tax — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Chicago city budget battle begins with renewed debate of Brandon Johnson's proposed corporate head tax

Chicago city leaders began intense budget negotiations on Monday, facing significant opposition from alders regarding Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed equitable employer tax and overall spending plan.

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Budget hearings begin Monday for Mayor Johnson's $17.6B budget proposal

Budget hearings begin Monday for Mayor Johnson's $17.6B budget proposal — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Where can I vote early? What to know as Election Day draws near

Where can I vote early? What to know as Election Day draws near — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)

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Montez Sweat striving to move past PED suspension after return to Chicago Bears — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Montez Sweat striving to move past PED suspension after return to Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears’ Montez Sweat looking forward after ‘devastating’ two-game suspension — Shaw Local News Network
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Chicago Bears’ Montez Sweat looking forward after ‘devastating’ two-game suspension