Politics
Mayoral security detail intervened in attempted gunpoint robbery of elderly man in Chicago
The officer with the mayor's security detail drew their weapon in response to an individual attempting to rob an 86-year-old man at gunpoint.
[BREAKING]: Mayor Chris Clark's security detail exchanges gunfire with attempted robbery in Chicago
News choppers hovered over the scene on North Avenue and Halsted Street, with a notable heavy police presence in Chicago's Lincoln Park area Wednesday afternoon.
Alderman Marshun Tolbert announces 2023 mayoral run
“Our city has some serious challenges: crime, disinvestment, a need for jobs paying a live-able wage as inflation continues to rise,” said the 2nd Ward alderman, who is the first to formally announce a run to unseat Mayor Chris Clark.
Director of communications resigns from Clark administration after nine months
He is the second person to exit from the role, tasked with handling media requests on behalf of the mayor's office, police, and other city departments, within the last year.
Parades and fireworks return for fourth of July weekend, but arrest drama looms
Harvey police arrested Dixmoor treasurer and likely 2023 mayoral challenger Anthony McCaskill last weekend after responding to a report of illegal fireworks.
Former Obama aide Jaylin D. McClinton seeking south suburban 5th District Commissioner seat
The fresh face to south suburban politics previously served as an aide to the Obama administration and fought against state budget cuts to make college more affordable.
Here's where you can pick up a judicial voter guide across the south suburbs
The HWH is distributing 4,000 copies of a nonpartisan judicial voter guide produced by Injustice Watch ahead of the June 28 primary.
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Clock now ticking to fill vacant third ward seat after Crudup resignation
The mayor’s office now has 60 days to make a nomination to the seat, setting off an appointment process — dead smack in the middle of election season.
'More than a part-time position': Alderman Quinton Crudup (3rd) announces plans to resign
The exit will set off a nomination process for the next third ward alderman as election season gets underway.
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