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2024-democratic-national-convention
  • by david hall
Democrats set Chicago convention roll call to a soundtrack: Here’s each song, by state or territory

Each delegation at the Democratic National Convention announced their votes for presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Tuesday night to a fitting song.

education
  • by david hall
Chicago Teachers Union asks for mediation in CPS contract talks

CTU leaders stress this isn’t a signal a walkout is looming. Still, tensions are on the rise between the union and district leaders.

elections
  • by david hall
Republicans admit 'we got lazy' in blue Illinois — but vow at State Fair to boost GOP turnout

State Republican leaders are urging local candidates to stay the course on issues of crime, economics and corruption to help chip away at Democratic strongholds in the suburbs — and not to rely on a bump from former President Donald Trump.

elections
  • by david hall
Illinois Democrats rally at State Fair ahead of Chicago DNC: 'Can you feel the electricity across the nation?'

Gov. JB Pritzker and other Democrats, who hold all statewide offices in deep-blue Illinois, praised Kamala Harris' nascent White House bid — and slammed an “embarrassing” state of affairs for Republicans.