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Democrats descend on Chicago as specter of ‘68 convention looms: Protests over Israel-Gaza war expected as party nominates President Joe Biden.
politico.com/news/2024/04/15/democrats-chicago-convention-unrest-00152164
Cook County commissioner Monica Gordon is the Democratic Party’s choice for county clerk
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/26/cook-county-commissioner-monica-gordon-is-the-democratic-partys-choice-for-county-clerk/
Cook County Democrats to choose Karen Yarbrough’s replacement : Seventeen interested applicants sent their credentials to the party by the Wednesday deadline ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/25/county-dems-to-choose-yarbrough-replacement/
Chicago Public Schools launches a new, ‘more equitable’ funding model: CPS is finalizing a budget and funding plan they claim will benefit all of the district’s ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/chicago-public-schools-launches-a-new-more-equitable-funding-model/
Chicago Teachers Union asks for 9% annual raises as bargaining sessions are set to begin
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/chicago-teachers-union-asks-for-9-annual-raises-as-bargaining-sessions-are-set-to-begin/
Editorial: Springfield issues a 92-8 vote of no confidence in Brandon Johnson, Stacy Davis Gates
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/editorial-ctu-margaret-croke-jb-pritzker-stacy-davis-gates/
Chicago Teachers Union unveils contract demands, vowing not to cower in proposals to fully staff schools amid budget shortfall
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/chicago-teachers-union-unveils-contract-demands-vowing-not-to-cower-in-proposals-to-fully-staff-schools-amid-budget-shortfall/
Hundreds gather to remember Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough: ‘Compassionate, determined, undaunted’
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/14/karen-yarbrough-funeral/
Eileen O’Neill Burke: How she won and what it might mean for the office of Cook County’s top prosecutor going forward
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/07/eileen-oneill-burke-how-she-won-and-what-it-might-mean-for-the-office-of-cook-countys-top-prosecutor-going-forward/
Eileen O’Neill Burke marks victory in primary for state’s attorney as November campaign looms
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/01/eileen-oneill-burke-marks-victory-in-primary-for-states-attorney-as-november-campaign-looms/
O’Neill Burke builds on her lead over Harris as vote count for state’s attorney enters second week
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/27/oneill-burke-builds-on-her-lead-over-harris-as-vote-count-for-states-attorney-enters-second-week/
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough hospitalized: Yarbrough is first African American and female clerk of Cook County. She was was first elected clerk in 2018 and ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/02/cook-county-clerk-yarbrough-hospitalized/
Editorial: Illinois’ mail-in voting system needs a fix. It’s far too slow for today’s world.
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/25/editorial-elections-cook-county-states-attorney-mail-voting/
Will President Biden’s arrival in Chicago for DNC be met with a hug or a shrug?: With the DNC in Chicago months away, nearly 1 in 4 Democratic voters in the city ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/24/will-president-bidens-arrival-in-chicago-for-dnc-be-met-with-a-hug-or-a-shrug/
Mariyana Spyropoulos defeats incumbent Iris Martinez for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/19/mariyana-spyropoulos-defeats-incumbent-iris-martinez-for-cook-county-circuit-court-clerk/
14-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Danny Davis defeats four challengers in 7th Congressional District
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/19/14-term-democratic-u-s-rep-danny-davis-tops-four-challengers-in-7th-congressional-district/
Vigil for victims in Gaza leads to arrests after protesters block traffic near Federal Plaza
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/08/federal-plaza-gaza-vigil-state-of-the-union/
Is the most powerful teachers union in America overreaching?: Chicago’s teachers have become a model for radical left-wing organising
economist.com/united-states/2024/03/21/is-the-most-powerful-teachers-union-in-america-overreaching
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Letters: What are Republicans and Democrats actually doing for this country?: How does either party make the numbers work for all of their new programs ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/18/letters-vp-031824-republicans-democrats-donald-trump-joe-biden/
30+ Arrested in Chicago Protest Demanding Gaza Cease-Fire: "We can't go on acting as if the genocide isn't happening," said one demonstrator who ...
commondreams.org/news/chicago-gaza-protest
Democratic establishment turns out for US Rep. Danny Davis in primary race: Chicago’s Democratic establishment came out in force for U.S. Rep ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/01/democratic-establishment-turns-out-for-u-s-rep-danny-davis-in-primary-race/
Editorial: We endorse Mariyana Spyropoulos for Cook County Circuit Court clerk: Incumbent Iris Martinez has been an improvement over predecessor Dorothy Brown ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/19/editorial-mariyana-spyropoulos-endorsement-cook-county-court-clerk/
Jim Nowlan: Illinois Supreme Court embarrasses itself again with Edward Burke decision
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/22/opinion-illinois-supreme-court-ed-burke-license/
Bring Chicago Home referendum in serious trouble — and it would be a stinging defeat for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s grassroots base
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/19/voters-to-decide-the-fate-of-bring-chicago-home-referendum/
Willie Wilson: Protecting our kids from abuse must be our highest priority: There is little accountability for teachers and staff members who prey on students ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/21/column-sexual-abuse-students-cps-illinois-dcfs-wilson/
State’s attorney Democratic candidates spar over Foxx at Tribune Editorial Board meeting
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/14/states-attorney-democratic-candidates-spar-over-foxx-at-tribune-editorial-board/
With presidential nominees certain, local candidates make their final push and hope against early indications of low voter turnout
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/19/with-presidential-nominees-certain-local-candidates-make-their-final-push-and-hope-against-early-indications-of-low-voter-turnout/
Chicago Teachers Union and Instituto del Progreso Latino reach a tentative agreement to end strike
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/12/chicago-teachers-union-and-instituto-del-progreso-latino-reach-a-tentative-agreement-to-end-strike/
Christine Geovanis, CTU communications director and social activist, dies at 64: Christine Geovanis, who worked in communications with the Chicago Teachers Union ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/13/christine-geovanis-ctu-communications-director-and-social-activist-dies-at-64/
Update Newton parents' bid to join lawsuit against union denied: The lawsuit sought to expand upon an existing case, brought by the state and Newton School ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/20/metro/judge-final-ruling-newton-teacher-strike/
Editorial: First-time voters must be left alone to make their choice. Even by their teachers.
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/12/editorial-first-time-voters-must-be-left-alone-to-make-their-choice-even-by-their-teachers/
Massive preservation project underway to save one of the oldest public art pieces in Chicago area
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/11/massive-preservation-project-underway-to-save-one-of-the-oldest-public-art-pieces-in-chicago-area/
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses CTU organizer Graciela Guzman in Illinois Senate race
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/12/u-s-sen-bernie-sanders-endorses-ctu-organizer-graciela-guzman-in-illinois-senate-race/
Micky Horstman: Brandon Johnson’s ‘Bring Chicago Home’ plan would not ‘tax the rich’
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/11/opinion-bring-chicago-home-real-estate-transfer-tax-commercial-properties/
Democratic incumbents face primary competition as party seeks to keep hold on Illinois legislature
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/11/democratic-incumbents-face-primary-competition-as-party-seeks-to-keep-hold-on-illinois-legislature/
Editorial: Stacy Davis Gates as Lady Macbeth? In her own head, perhaps.: CTU President Stacy Davis Gates brings up Lady Macbeth (twice) to try and take down a ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/06/editorial-stacy-davis-gates-as-lady-macbeth-in-her-own-head-perhaps/
Melissa Conyears-Ervin gets backing from pastors in bid for Congress: The Chicago city treasurer is one of several taking on longtime U.S. Rep ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/28/melissa-conyears-ervin-gets-backing-from-pastors-in-bid-for-congress/
Bring Chicago Home latest: Early voting continues, city gears up for appeal; county campaigns heat up
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/26/bring-chicago-home-latest-early-voting-continues-city-gears-up-for-appeal-county-campaigns-heat-up/
Update Newton parents seek monetary damages over teacher strike: A legal filing made Friday in Middlesex Superior Court seeks to expand an existing case ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/16/metro/newton-parents-lawsuit-teachers-strike/
Campaign cash and accusations fly in race for Cook County court clerk: First-term Clerk Iris Martinez facing off against Mariyana Spyropoulos ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/15/campaign-cash-and-accusations-fly-in-race-for-cook-county-court-clerk/
County property tax official running for sixth term rakes in cash from appeals industry
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/15/tax-official-rakes-in-cash-from-appeals-industry/
Sean Morrison: We can help put an end to Illinois Democrats’ soft-on-crime policies at the polls
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/13/opinion-illinois-democrats-soft-on-crime-traffic-stops/
Willie Wilson: Public sector union bosses are the real threat to democracy: We elect leaders to solve basic problems, but their hands are tied by public sector ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/08/opinion-union-bosses-threat-democracy/
'Uniting for Peace': Chicago Now Biggest US City to Demand Gaza Cease-Fire: Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson cast a tiebreaking vote to pass the Chicago City ...
commondreams.org/news/ceasefire-chicago
NYC joins a growing wave of local governments erasing residents' medical debt : The city is partnering with the nonprofit RIP Medical Debt to buy up and forgive ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/01/23/1225014618/nyc-joins-a-growing-wave-of-local-governments-erasing-residents-medical-debt
Quick Glance: Major Cities Erasing Medical Debts
- A growing number of major cities are taking on the responsibility of erasing the medical debts of their residents.
- Partnerships with organizations like RIP Medical Debt are helping to pay off health care debts at a fraction of their original value.
- The efforts aim to reduce the financial strain and stress caused by medical debts.
- Collaboration with non-profit organizations supports the health care missions of the governments.
Editorial: Tara Stamps endorsed for Cook County Board: Tara Stamps, appointed to the Cook County Board last year, is endorsed despite supporting many policies ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/26/editorial-tara-stamps-cook-county-board-endorsement/
Chicago mayor casts tie-breaking vote to ensure passing of ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ Gaza resolution
arabnews.com/node/2452006/world
Mayor Brandon Johnson notably absent as Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle pledge $250 million in migrant aid
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/15/mayor-brandon-johnson-notably-absent-as-gov-j-b-pritzker-cook-county-president-toni-preckwinkle-pledge-250-million-in-migrant-aid/
Bruce Rauner: Unions such as the CTU are taking away school choice from parents and their children
chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-school-choice-ctu-unions-invest-in-kids-20240124-htdjzbiarff3td6p5hpnispi5i-story.html
Ald. Anthony Beale withdraws candidacy for party post: Ald. Anthony Beale filed paperwork to withdraw his candidacy for 9th Ward Democratic committeeperson ...
chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-anthony-beale-ninth-ward-committeeman-post-20240104-cynxn3ax3jc7vi3hcms375jbbq-story.html
Educational equality? Not in Chicago.: The resultant continued devolution of academic achievement among those who can least afford it ...
thehill.com/opinion/education/4377713-school-choice-not-in-chicago/
CTU launches strike at two charter schools, demanding increased special education staff and protections for immigrant students and employees
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/06/ctu-launches-strike-at-two-charter-schools-demanding-increased-special-education-staff-and-protections-for-immigrant-students-and-employees/
Editorial: Fully elected school board will give Chicagoans a better say in future of CPS
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/06/editorial-teachers-union-chicago-school-board-brandon-johnson/
Students, teachers and activists rally for investment in green schools and climate resiliency
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/04/students-teachers-and-activists-rally-for-investment-in-green-schools-and-climate-resiliency/
Editorial: ‘Rules for thee but not for me’? Cook County government hypocrisy becomes all too clear around paid leave.
chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-toni-preckwinkle-cook-county-paid-time-off-20240131-m7egjoszcfdc7ed3d24l7nfc2u-story.html
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration enters new year with city at crossroads on migrants, other issues
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-early-administration-20231231-ea5tobbmbzcxplgnn2dpqdomry-story.html
How Texas Gov. Greg Abbott divided Democrats on immigration with migrant busing: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott knows he’s wreaking havoc by sending busloads of migrants ...
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/texas-gov-greg-abbott-divided-democrats-immigration-migrant-busing-rcna128815
Ethnicity, experience take center stage in first faceoff of Illinois Supreme Court candidates
chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-illinois-supreme-court-candidates-20240126-syujdx626nesjcvr2j4vkuho2q-story.html
Former Ald. Ed Burke’s verdict stands out in long arc of City Council crooks: Jurors last week did what very few of ex-Ald. Ed Burke's even fiercest political ...
chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-burke-verdict-resonates-for-sunday-20231224-xhg5arlm55fnxpz74asjs7ht5u-story.html
Editorial: Brandon Johnson’s upcoming CTU negotiation should scare taxpayers. Will he surprise us with tough love for his friends?
chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-chicago-teachers-union-stacy-davis-gates-brandon-johnson-20240121-uqmjkpdre5ge7cqobzbh7tec3u-story.html
Democratic candidates for Cook County state’s attorney ramping up fundraising: Eileen O’Neill Burke began 2024 with about $247,000 on hand in her campaign fund ...
chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-states-attorney-fundraising-johnson-refunds-20240118-xr37jrz2mnbotn3fvy5hfdxhnu-story.html
Pro-Palestinian staffers ask progressive Chicago mayor to back a cease-fire: The move follows other staffers calling on the White House and members of Congress ...
politico.com/news/2023/11/21/chicago-city-hall-israel-hamas-cease-fire-00128259
Dr. Allison Arwady, who headed Chicago’s response to COVID-19, joining CDC: Dr. Allison Arwady’s dismissal was one of the most prominent personnel moves Mayor ...
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-arwady-job-cdc-2023-20231110-emshyubi6zbn3mwpaj7mfu6hem-story.html
‘Bring Chicago Home’ proposal aims to boost funding for homeless services. But a similar measure in LA slowed real estate sales.
chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-transfer-tax-20231119-73cabhcry5c6zbcvdbzmawyglq-story.html
Cook County court clerk getting boost in reelection bid from her government employees
chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-iris-martinez-court-clerk-employees-donating-20231217-p7j6dr3adreqnhe2frcbvn42lm-story.html
Bob Fioretti announces intent to again run for Cook County state’s attorney: Former Ald. Bob Fioretti, who has run for and lost several public offices since ...
chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-bob-fioretti-states-attorney-announcement-republican-20231108-llx7lnjilffotg3rpfg5eykeie-story.html
Editorial: Be very afraid for Chicago’s stellar selective-enrollment schools: Chicago's stellar selective-enrollment schools are going to need defenders from ...
chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-chicago-education-selective-enrollment-schools-ctu-20231213-743huxbg6fcwrkix2nhlv4vooa-story.html
Candidates spar as deadline arrives to get on the 2024 primary ballot: Among the candidates trickling in on Monday to officially get into the race for Cook ...
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-2024-primary-petition-filing-deadline-20231205-pvr4w2lnljaalpturk6r4rckdq-story.html
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s mental health plan in Chicago starts small but carries big political implications
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-treatment-not-trauma-clinics-budget-20231204-k74hnh6dmbedhobpzs6pzmikle-story.html
Paul Vallas: The mayor’s second 100 days show him failing to prioritize the needs of city businesses
chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-brandon-johnson-second-100-days-businesses-20231129-ekfrvbw5cvcwbmjjcgxjstk4uq-story.html
More than four dozen file to run for county offices, including to replace Kim Foxx as state’s attorney
chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-cook-county-primary-election-filing-2024-20231128-qirtsh7tifhxdeg2nxlxhaiqx4-story.html
Candidates lining up to succeed Kim Foxx as Cook County state’s attorney: Three candidates have so far announced, but the list might grow as hopefuls begin ...
chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-cook-county-states-attorney-democratic-candidates-20231124-pfbjll3rc5dp7fw4ppqv2wubb4-story.html
President Joe Biden issues disaster declaration for September rains, allowing federal assistance for south suburbs
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-biden-disaster-declaration-september-flood-st-1122-20231120-ncnwbv7pbngkbdq2pbzfpnrfme-story.html
Democrats seal first contract for next summer’s convention in Chicago: Firm with close ties to Gov. J.B. Pritzker picked as in-house expert on design ...
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-dnc-chicago-2024-first-contract-20231116-aoprz5qznjchbllc4dbbtjbfp4-story.html
As Mayor Brandon Johnson invests in mental health, questions linger about funding for other public health crises
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-public-health-pandemic-budget-20231030-4by7hkwtlvbjpklarbyiejx5ui-story.html
Black lawmakers create caucus to serve Predominantly Black Institutions: A host of Black lawmakers have banded together to create a new congressional caucus ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4275091-black-lawmakers-create-caucus-serve-predominantly-black-institutions/
‘No deal? No wheels:’ Auto workers rally at Ford plant alongside UAW president, local leaders
chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-uaw-chicago-ford-plant-rally-1007-20231008-xyak3n4rlzdw5gjk23edue4wzu-story.html
‘Not in my backyard’: Migrants fall victim to NIMBYism as states struggle with influx
politico.com/news/2023/09/27/dems-migrant-crisis-biden-00118001
Paul Vallas: Chicago’s other looming budget crisis — school funding: The CTU seems to believe that it’s impossible to improve student outcomes unless the entire ...
chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-chicagos-other-budget-crisis-ctu-20231026-ykcs2khmqjfs3ah3zeqiy6tohe-story.html
Democrats from across the country visit Chicago and United Center less than a year before DNC
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-democratic-convention-chicago-officials-visit-20230912-k4hd4f6iurew5onl6dpyy3mvru-story.html
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