Tag Archives: Chicago politics

Wednesday Open thread | Chicago voters reject Anita Alvarez

Posted on March 16, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Voters in Chicago’s Democratic primary rejected the city’s top prosecutor who was criticized for her handling of a case involving the fatal police shooting of an unarmed black teenager. Anita Alvarez conceded the race to her challenger Kim Foxx, an … Continue reading →

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Will Chicago Elect A New Mayor?

Posted on March 2, 2015 by rikyrah

This past Tuesday delivered a shock to TPTB in Chicago: Mayor Rahm Emmanuel has been forced into a runoff. His opponent is Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia, who, if elected, would become Chicago’s First Latino Mayor. When I say that folks just … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: President Obama’s Early Career In Chicago

Posted on February 18, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip BuzzFeed.com

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William Daley Chosen as White House Chief of Staff

Posted on January 6, 2011 by rikyrah

William Michael Daley (born August 9, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois) served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce from 1997 to 2000 and is a lawyer and business executive.[1] Currently, he is serving on the Executive Committee of J.P. Morgan Chase & … Continue reading →

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