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U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall held Tuesday’s hearing to determine whether Elmhurst University political science professor Constance Mixon should be allowed to testify during ex-Ald. Ed Burke’s trial.

Will Chicago become the next San Francisco, the next Baltimore, or even the next Detroit? Whatever the answer, watch as new mayor Brandon Johnson is cheered by his own voters as he serves up poisoned...

Reformers were aiming to root out corruption with the advent of the 50-ward system in 1923, but illegal backroom deals have remained all too common for a legislative body that has otherwise seen massive change.

Reformers were aiming to root out corruption with the advent of the 50-ward system in 1923, but illegal backroom deals have remained all too common for a legislative body that has otherwise seen massive change.

U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber noted that “emphasizing the history of corruption and election fraud that marked the early years of the machine could prejudice defendants.”

MAILEE SMITH: Chicago, Don’t Go From Bad To Worse This Election Day Mailee Smith on February 28, 2023 Chicago’s mayoral primary doesn’t look good for

Chicago’s mayoral primary Tuesday doesn’t look good for Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The potential results also could bring a serious threat, even in the city with a patent on machine politics.

“Some of these guys have made out like bandits,” the former Illinois House Speaker was allegedly recorded saying of associates who benefited from what prosecutors describe as a scheme for jobs and contracts. He’s far from the first Chicago pol to trip over a federal wire.

Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, a congressman who was re-elected last week, has announced he will be running for Chicago mayor. Garcia hopes to beat out incumbent Lori Lightfoot.

U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Ill.) will join the crowded race for mayor on Thursday, determined to defeat the incumbent, Lori Lightfoot.