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Arlington Heights mayoral race: Will the Bears relocate to the city?
Arlington Heights voters will elect a new mayor on Tuesday, and there’s a big unknown for the village’s next leader: Will the Chicago Bears take over the former Arlington horse race track?
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Rahm Emanuel creates scholarship program amid questions about political future
Having served as both an ambassador to Japan and Chicago’s mayor, Rahm Emanuel is considering a White House run. On Thursday, he announced a new college scholarship program for Chicago public high school students who participate in Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, or ROTC. The new scholarship program is tied to Emanuel’s call to expand national service. He said his...
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Aurora mayoral candidates clash over new casino, Irvin's alignment with Trump
On April 1st, voters in Illinois’ second-largest city will make their voices heard in a contentious mayoral election. Current Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin is running for a third term in office, and he’ll be opposed by Alderman-at-Large John Laesch. Fresh off his run for governor, Irvin has aligned himself closely with President Donald Trump, but he said this mayoral...
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Aurora mayor seeks third term after being closely aligned with Trump
Election Day is coming up in Illinois, and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin is seeking a third term after losing a bid for governor
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Two Chicago Democrats both eyeing presidential run
Democrats across the country are searching to find a leader and in-fighting for the direction of the party is certain.
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Mayor Johnson continues to fight for CPS pension payment plan
The deadline is quickly approaching for Chicago Public Schools to decide whether it will borrow $175 million to pay pension payments.
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How the Department of Education layoffs, proposed cuts affect Illinois
With nearly half of the federal employees from the U.S. Department of Education laid off this week and the Trump administration vowing to close the department altogether, there are potential impacts to Illinois cities and schools.
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Mayor Johnson's staff finally opens gift room, plans to allow public viewing
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is implementing a new public viewing policy for City Hall’s gift room, which houses gifts received on behalf of the city.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to testify in congressional hearing this week
Mayor Brandon Johnson arrived in Washington, D.C. on Sunday ahead of a Congressional hearing Democrats expect will be light on policy and heavy on political theater.
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Chicago mayor among those quoted in video ahead of hearing on sanctuary city status
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify about the city’s sanctuary city status next week on Capitol Hill before a Republican-led House committee.
