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- News & Politics, Politics Mar 20, 2020
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Who voted for Iris Martinez?
Maybe she was the most qualified candidate in the clerk of the Circuit Court race. Or maybe she had the best name.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Mar 11, 2019
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The ruling 35 percent
The vast majority of Chicago voters sit out another mayoral election.
- News & Politics, Politics Jan 10, 2019
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The 20th Ward aldermanic race is rife with bad faith and good ideas
A Pritzker-backed machine operator, a rogue three-time candidate, a U of C darling, and lots of idealistic novices compete in a ward known for corruption.
- News & Politics, Feature Dec 18, 2018
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Mayoral forum recap: all the answers, none of the bullshit
At back-to-back forums last week 11 candidates fielded questions and even provided some answers.
- News & Politics, Feature May 24, 2018
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Hundreds of Illinois prisoners languish behind bars waiting for Dorothy Brown to do her job
The court clerk lost the records of James Allen, who's fighting to overturn convictions that put him in prison 30 years ago. His case is not unique.
- Blogs, Bleader May 10, 2018
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With nine candidates for mayor, the hustle for signatures will be harder than ever
The more candidates who run, the harder it is to make the ballot—especially given the signature-challenge game.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 23, 2018
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Dorothy Brown will make history as first black woman elected mayor, supporters say
Despite being under federal investigation, the Cook County circuit court clerk announced her candidacy for Chicago mayor Sunday.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 21, 2012
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The voters strike again
A roundup of the 2012 primary election results
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 14, 2012
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Painting the picture of an efficient operation
The race to bring Cook County court records into the modern world
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 22, 2011
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Toni Preckwinkle's plan to shrink the jail population
Toni Preckwinkle's plan to shrink the jail population
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 8, 2011
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Your latest Cook County scandal
With Todd Stroger gone, where to look for the latest eyebrow-raising fiscal gamesmanship in Cook County? Look no further than Maria Pappas, the county treasurer who was once mentioned as a possible mayoral candidate. CBS2 and the Better Government Association have taken Pappas to task for a series of creative employment arrangements that include having her former housekeeper and a $95,883-a-year driver-cum-project leader on staff.
- News & Politics, Politics Apr 29, 2010
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He Doesn’t Have to Outrun the Bear
Would-be assessor Joe Berrios doesn't have to win over taxpayers. He just has to keep Forrest Claypool off the ballot.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 8, 2010
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The Preckwinkle Onslaught
Ward by ward voting numbers show the dominance of Toni Preckwinkle's Democratic primary win for Cook County Board president.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 26, 2010
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The Preckwinkle Bandwagon Is Rolling
Toni Preckwinkle is getting help for her campaign from the kind of people who tend to back winners.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 21, 2010
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More Microfinancing from Dorothy Brown
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 21, 2010
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Todd Stroger Invests In the Future
Why is Todd Stroger moving his campaign cash into CDs?
- News & Politics, Politics Jan 21, 2010
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Cook County Needs Cojones
Which Dem candidate for county board president is most likely to take on Mayor Daley?
- News & Politics, Politics Jan 21, 2010
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Election Confusion?
In the run-up to February's primaries, Mick Dumke and Ben Joravsky take a look at the races that could have the most impact on your life.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 20, 2010
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Flair Tax Now!
Save the city by taxing the underdressed.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 21, 2009
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In absentia, Stroger and Giannoulias take a beating on Devon Avenue
Candidates for Cook County board president, sheriff, and U.S. Senate make pitches to a Muslim group on West Devon—and rip on their opponents who didn't show up.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 16, 2009
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The TIF talk continues
Candidates for the county board presidency call for shining some daylight on the city's TIF budget.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 16, 2009
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Why Todd Stroger Is Hosed
In skipping a candidates' forum, Todd Stroger confirms that he's lost the ability to lead the county—if he ever had it.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 10, 2007
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No more Ms. Nice Gal
If mayoral candidate Dorothy Brown is to have a chance against Daley, she has to play hardball, and soon.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 5, 2007
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The crab-barrel theory
What explains the support of black politicians James Meeks, Jesse Jackson Jr., and Bobby Rush for Mayor Daley over Dorothy Brown?
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 5, 2007
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"Politics ain't beanbag"
Responding to Reverend James Meeks, mayoral candidate Dorothy Brown sheds a tears or two and asserts that she can beat Mayor Richard Daley.
