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How we covered a press conference that brought national policy to our doorstep
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin addressed the effect a federal rescissions vote will have on public broadcasting in Illinois. Plus, 18 ...
Cook County Democrats make no endorsement in US Senate race and snub two-term Assessor Fritz Kaegi
In a blow to Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and a reflection of divided allegiances, the Cook County Democratic Party failed ...
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Mendoza teases 2027 mayoral run as she exits comptroller stage
Susana Mendoza won’t seek re-election as Illinois comptroller and is leaving the door open to a 2027 run for Chicago mayor.
Cook County Dems stay out of heated Senate race — endorse Patrick Hynes over incumbent assessor
The Cook County Democratic Party Central Committee met for day two of slating and opted for an open primary in the race for U ...
Mendoza could skip all-important Cook County meeting amid rumors of mayoral bid
Mendoza, credited with retiring a multi-billion-dollar bill backlog for the state, has positioned herself as a fierce critic ...
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Greg Hinz: A race for mayor — or re-run as state comptroller. Mendoza is making her move today.
Two big hanging Chicago political questions will get an answer later this morning when Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is expected to announce if she’ll seek a third term in that job — or instead ...