Richard Friedman, who challenged Mayor Richard J. Daley in 1971 and was active in civic discourse for decades, dies
Richard E. Friedman mounted a quixotic challenge to Mayor Richard J. Daley in the 1971 election.
Source: chicagotribune.com
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Only one sitting City Council member unseated this year — first time in a century
Last year will be remembered by many City Hall observers for the wave of incumbents who announced they’d give up their City Council seats — but this year has proven a record-breaking one for members being able to hold onto theirs.
Source: fox32chicago.com
City Council incumbents see best reelection stats in 100 years
The solitary defeat of appointed Ald. Anabel Abarca (12th) marks the fewest defeated incumbents since Chicago instituted the 50-member City Council system in 1923. Seven sitting members were knocked out in each of the previous two election cycles.
Source: suntimes.com
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker draws White House speculation as Chicago preps for 2024 Democratic convention
Llinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is sparking speculation he has eyes on a higher office, potentially the White House, after bringing the 2024 Democratic convention to Chicago.
Source: foxnews.com
What it takes to expel legislators in Illinois
Despite a legacy of political shenanigans and partisan chicanery, Illinois legislators have rarely used their powers to expel members from their ranks like what happened recently to two state representatives in Tennessee.
Source: dailyherald.com