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Employee of Chicago anti-gun violence organization killed in shooting

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Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives

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Chicago to choose between progressive, moderate for mayor

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In Chicago mayor’s race, 2 hopefuls reflect Democrats’ split

CHICAGO (AP) — Before they were rivals to be Chicago’s next mayor, Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson both worked in education,
/ March 19, 2023

Chicago mayor’s race dominated by concerns about city crime

CHICAGO (AP) — For years, Republicans have sought to win over voters by depicting Democratic-led cities as lawless centers of
/ February 26, 2023
R Kelly Returns To Court For Hearing On Aggravated Sexual Abuse Charges

R. Kelly timeline: Shining star to convicted sex offender

R&B superstar R. Kelly’s musical accomplishments have long been shadowed by allegations that he sexually abused women and children. The
/ February 23, 2023
R. Kelly in 2019

R. Kelly avoids lengthy add-on to 30-year prison sentence

CHICAGO (AP) — R. Kelly was sentenced on Thursday to 20 years in prison for child pornography and enticement of
/ February 23, 2023

Chicago mayor accuses foe of racist ‘dog whistle’ in contentious campaign

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has accused a rival of using “the ultimate dog whistle” as they engage in a divisive
/ February 21, 2023

Chicago prosecutor dropping R. Kelly sex-abuse charges

CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago prosecutor said Monday that she’s dropping sex-abuse charges against singer R. Kelly following federal convictions in two
/ January 31, 2023
lori lightfoot

She made history as Chicago mayor. Reelection may be harder

CHICAGO (AP) — Lori Lightfoot made history as the first Black woman and first openly gay person to serve as
/ January 22, 2023