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In the Feb. 28 election, Jessica Gutirrez came in first, with nearly 38% of the vote, while Cruz was the runner-up, with 27%. Challenger Brian Comer, president of the Sheffield Neighborhood Association, says he has a plan to recruit and incentivize college students to join the Chicago Police Department. Theres already been a change and a bit of a youth movement thanks to four aldermanic appointments in rapid succession. They will come together. Not all ballots made it back: 33,173 mail ballots were sent to voters but not returned, either with a timely postmark or at all, Bever said. Ald. While many of the candidates in the 14 runoff races on April 4 ballots declared victory or accepted defeat on Election Day, others were too close to call in the days immediately following the election. Considering those stakes, its no wonder business leaders have created a big-money PAC to prevent the Council from turning sharply to the left and why United Working Families, a progressive group with close ties to the Chicago Teachers Union, has endorsed 18 Council candidates. Two retiring and indicted alderpersons City Council dean Edward Burke (14th) and deputy dean Carrie Austin (34th) will be walking out the door with 83 years of seniority between them. Jeanette Taylor As She Seeks 2nd Term Representing 20th Ward", "As Ald. The City Council is gonna be young. Here's Who Is Running To Replace Him", "Jeylu Gutierrez for Alderperson of the 14th Ward", "Ald. [33], Incumbent alderperson Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (elected 2015) is running uncontested for re-election. CHICAGO - Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced the process to identify a qualified candidate to become the next Alderman of Chicagos 11 th ward. The political newcomer is a longtime pastor and activist in the ward. Key to those programs are employment opportunities. With 93% of precincts reporting, Mosley had 51% of the vote to 49% for Dantzler, according to unofficial results from the Chicago Board of Elections. It was the citys first nonpartisan municipal election and 623,755 total ballots were cast that year. After last years redistricting, the 11th Ward now includes Bridgeport, Chinatown, Armour Square and parts of Canaryville and McKinley Park. As of Tuesday evening, the Chicago Board of Elections said 530,382 ballots have been cast so far for the April 4th election. Chris Taliaferro in the 29th Ward. WebOnce confirmed, the appointed Alderman will remain in place until the next aldermanic election in 2023. [118] Challenger Nathan Bean filed nominating petitions, but was removed from the ballot for improperly filing paperwork. Read the stories: Rep. Lamont Robinson Wins 4th Ward Race To Replace Ald. Besides choosing its own committee chairs, the Council needs its own speaker, parliamentarian and attorney, along with a fully empowered Office of Financial Analysis, said Beale. Sophia King left her council seat to run for mayor, the wards aldermanic race narrowed to state Rep. Lamont Robinson and Prentice Butler, Kings chief of staff. I appreciate the time of service in the 4th Ward the last 12 years. Brian Comer, left, is challenging Ald. The Better Government Association has urged the City Council to declare its independence from the mayor. Leslie Hairston was another close one: community organizer Desmon Yancy ended up defeating Martina Tina Hone, Mayor Lori Lightfoots chief engagement officer, by 426 votes. The answers will determine whether Chicago has another rubber-stamp Council or if it ends up with the strong-Council, weak-mayor form of government outlined in its municipal code. Results will begin to display after polls close Tuesday, April 4th at 7 p.m. Jump to the real-time election results here: Mayor | City Council, Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and Cook County Commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union organizer Brandon Johnson advanced to the April 4th runoff to decide who will become the 57th mayor of Chicago. WebThe city of Chicago, Illinois, held general elections for mayor, city clerk, city treasurer, city council, and police district councils on February 28, 2023. [23] She was first elected in 2019. In Chicago's 11th Ward, which includes Chinatown and Bridgeport, incumbent Nicole Lee is being challenged by Anthony Ciaravino. Total vote tabulation takes this long, in part, because of the time it can take for mail ballots to return to the board. On top of past controversies, Mathias told the Sun-Times that residents dont feel heard by Gardiner. The 2023 Chicago elections will take place in two rounds on February 28, 2023, and April 4, 2023. Whitt is on the executive board of the Chicago Teachers Union and has experience as an educator, community organizer and labor advocate. The open 5th Ward race to succeed Ald. [7][1][8] Elected alderpersons will be sworn in on May 15, 2023. Will 1st Ward Voters Give It To Him? Public safety, youth services and economic development have been key issues for the Southeast Side ward. Incumbent Ald. In the zig-zagging 29th ward, which includes parts of Austin, Galewood and Montclare, former Chicago police sergeant Ald. Follow her @biancacseke1. Ministers William Hall and Richard Wooten had similar stances on multiple issues, including economic development and mental health. Walter Burnett Is Unopposed For 8th Term And Poised To Become City Council's Elder Statesman", "Ald. [14], Alderman Ray Lopez (15th ward) initially launched a campaign for mayor in May 2022,[27] but dropped out and opted to run for re-election to City Council in November. Chicago Election 2023: Full coverage of mayoral race, city council seats and more "The current alderman has always been missing," Johnson said. After Ald. Andre Vasquez Faces 2 Challengers As He Seeks A 2nd Term Representing Lincoln Square", "Ald. It also is important that new aldermen, while theyre focusing on the urgent stuff in their community, are working collaboratively on the bigger issues, Osterman said. Both candidates say public safety is a big issue in the historic South Side ward, and both are hoping take the ward in a new direction. Tom Tunney, is shown inside the Belmont Street Ann Sather location in 2020. Challenger Chris Cleary filed nominating petitions, but withdrew before ballot certification. "And that's exciting, because that's how we see things changing and we see progress.". 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Mike Quigley he won't run for Chicago mayor in 2023", "Chicago FOP President John Catanzara says he won't challenge Lightfoot in 2023 mayoral election", "Chicago mayoral election: Lightfoot challengers could launch campaigns soon, sources say", "Lightfoot's troubles put her under harsh spotlight as office she holds becomes shadow of what it was", "Tabulated Statement of the Returns and Proclamation of the Results of the Canvass of the Election Returns for the February 28, 2023 Municipal General and Alderperson Elections Held in Each of the Precincts in All the Wards in the City of Chicago", "Clobbered in race for Illinois secretary of state, Valencia will seek reelection as city clerk", "City Clerk Anna Valencia Assured 2nd Term After No Challengers Enter Race", "City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin Is Unopposed For 2nd Term As City's Top Banker", "Redrawing Chicago wards map sets off battle between Black, Latino caucuses", "Interested in Serving on a District Council? Taliaferro, fresh off an unsuccessful run for a judgeship last year, was forced into a runoff by just a few dozen votes in the Feb. 28 election. Stephanie Coleman Faces 2 Challengers As She Seeks Reelection In 16th Ward", "Ald. Ald. The Council has always been fairly acquiescent to the mayor, the operative said. Osterman", "Pritzker on DeSantis: He's 'Trump with a mask', "Committee Details for Friends of Seva Gandhi", "Committee Details for 48th Ward Residents for Dennis Sneyers", "Freshman Ald. Winners will also be announced in several highly contested aldermanic races. "They spoke last night.". Johnson's campaign said Tuesday night they believe there may be over 700 outstanding mail-in ballots that have not yet been returned and will be counted in the coming days. Elections will be held for Mayor of Chicago, City Clerk of Chicago, City Treasurer of Chicago, all 50 members of the Chicago City Council, and 66 members of the newly-created police District Councils. Joe Dunne and Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth are facing off for Chicago's 48th Ward. Chicagos City Council has approved new ward boundaries to govern politics for the next decade after waging a bitter fight over the new map for months. The Law Did Not Treat Them Kindly. Megan Mathias, left, and Ald. Each alderperson represents one of Chicago's 50 wards. So has former Inspector General Joe Ferguson, who branded Chicago the only major city in the United States that allows its mayor to dictate the lineup of Council committee chairs, who determine what legislation gets heard or if it gets heard at all. "We will adapt and overcome," Gardiner said. (Victor Hilitski/for the Chicago Tribune). Timmy Knudsen in the 43rd Ward. Michael Scott Jr. (24th), who resigned to take a job with Cinespace Studios. Ruth Cruz, left, and Jessica Gutirrez are in a runoff in the 30th Ward race. Incumbent City Clerk Anna Valencia ran uncontested for a second full term and a third overall term. In the North Side lakefront 48th Ward, which includes part of Uptown as well as Edgewater and Andersonville, small business owner and progressive organizer Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth is running against affordable housing developer Joe Dunne after the two finished atop a crowded 10-way race in February. A total of 30,044 people cast their ballots in person the day before Election Day. Nobody seems to be able to figure out what has he done. Jason Ervin No Longer Running Unopposed After 28th Ward Challenger Added Back To Ballot For Now", "West Side Ald. With America's migrant crisis expected to go from bad to worse, Chicago city leaders are calling for help. Weve got to make sure weve got candidates in there that understand the importance of a solid economy and a safe city balancing the needs of companies and workers alike, Tunney told the Sun-Times. Fourteen City Council seats were up for grabs on Tuesday in races that will help determine how progressive the next council will be. WebOnce confirmed, the appointed Alderman will remain in place until the next aldermanic election in 2023. The following candidate was removed from the ballot due to insufficient petition signatures: The following candidate filed petitions to appear on the ballot but withdrew prior to ballot certification: The following candidate filed petitions but was removed from the ballot due to filing an economic statement, not with Cook County:[33], The following candidate filed petitions but was removed from the ballot due to insufficient signatures:[33], Incumbent alderperson David H. Moore is running uncontested. Eight council seats will be decided in the runoff election in April. [33], Bennett Lawson, chief of staff to incumbent Tom Tunney and former legislative aide, is running uncontested. Timmy Knudsen challenged by Brian Comer in heated 43rd Ward race, the retirement of three-term incumbent Ald. Hall will replace Ald. Tom Tunney In 44th Ward After Challenger Knocked Off Ballot", "5 Candidates Are Challenging Ald. It takes you awhile to learn the job, to learn the departments and learn Council and legislation. Carrie Austin Will Retire, She Says, As Proposed Map Draws Her Out Of Ward", "Woodlawn Resident, Community Organizer Gabriel Piemonte Running To Replace Ald. Angela Clay, left, and Kim Walz are in a runoff for Chicago's 46th Ward. 2023 Chicago elections Election dates Filing deadline: November 28, 2022 General election: February 28, 2023 Runoff election: April 4, 2023 Election stats Offices up: Mayor, city clerk, city treasurer, city council, and police district councils Total seats up: 119 ( click here for mayoral election) Election type: Nonpartisan Under mayors whether they were Daley or Rahm there was just much more of a respect for each alderman and what their needs are for their community. What will the next Chicago City Council look like? [26] The councils will have police oversight responsibilities within their district, and council members will nominate 14 candidates for the city-wide Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, from which seven will be selected and confirmed by the mayor and City Council.[27]. Tunney, owner of Ann Sather Restaurants and a former chairman of the Illinois Restaurant Association, said his concerns are a little more sophisticated than Sposatos. Chicago Tribunes Dan Petrella contributed. Ariel Reboyras Retiring, 4 Candidates Are Running To Be The Next 30th Ward Alderperson", "After Close Race In 2019, Jessica Gutirrez Running For 30th Ward Aldermanic Seat Again", "Ald. WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Heres a look at each of the aldermanic races on the ballot Tuesday and some of the key issues in each ward. Robinsons and Butlers campaigns emphasized their experience in government, with Robinson focusing on his connections at the state level and Butler on his community engagement. Anthony "Tony" Ciaravino is challenging Ald. Willie Nelson celebrated his 90th birthday with a two-night star-studded stand at the Hollywood Bowl, where he was joined by Neil Young, Snoop Dogg, the Chicks. The South Side 21st Ward will see new City Council representation, with Ald. [3][4][5][6], In the first round, candidates in 36 wards won outright majorities while elections in 14 wards proceeded to a runoff election. James Capplemanin the North Side 46th Ward, with contender Kim Walz conceding late Tuesday. Leslie Hairston In Packed 5th Ward Race", "As Ald. "Some of these folks are progressive left and are more likely to be part of the Democratic Socialist of America Caucus in City Council," Washington said. Timmy Knudsen was appointed to the seat by Mayor Lori Lightfoot only about six months ago following the retirement of three-term incumbent Ald. This Illinois elections-related article is a stub. The Northwest Side ward stretches across neighborhoods including Belmont Cragin, Old Irving Park, Portage Park and Avondale. Roderick Sawyer: Chicago Needs a Mayor That Leads with Collaboration, Not Confrontation", "Ald. A total of 613,795 Chicago voters cast ballots in the runoff. Monique Scott in the 24th Ward. Inauguration day for Mayor-elect Johnson, City Council, Clerk Anna Valencia and Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin is set for May 15, though a location has not been announced yet. William Hall, left, and Richard Wooten are in a runoff in Chicago's 6th Ward. Nicole Lee elected to first full term in 11th Ward, Tight race in 21st Ward on South Side as former firefighter takes on community organizer, Ald. We can do more to protect workers, a labor executive writes. April 25, 2023 / 1:17 PM / CBS Chicago. Chicago election officials Tuesday finalized the results of the runoff, memorializing wins for Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and 14 members of the City Council that were forced into the runoff because no winner scored a majority of votes in the Feb. 28 general election. Knudsen faces a challenge lifelong ward resident Brian Comer, the head of the Sheffield Neighborhood Association. ", "Our first round of aldermanic endorsements are @taylorfor20th @AldermanLaSpata @RossanaFor33 @NickWardFor48 and @CDRosa. In the end, Knudsen won with just under 53% of the vote. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. In Chicago, the final count for the 2023 results shows continuing popularity of early and mail voting. Here is a list of the people who have served as an alderman since that time. Retiring Ald. I believe that the voters who are gonna elect the new Council are gonna hold their aldermen accountable. The Buena Park, Uptown and Lake View East neighborhoods make up the ward. Mary Ann Smith while progressive organizations and mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson support Manaa-Hoppenworth. Jim Gardner wins reelection in 45th Ward as challenger Megan Mathias concedes, Angela Clay defeats Kim Walz in 46th Ward race to succeed retiring Ald. The 21st Ward includes Auburn Gresham and parts of Chatham, Roseland and Washington Heights, where the candidates have emphasized economic opportunities for residents. @CDRosa joins the handful of other aldermen who *will not* face a challenger in February", "3 Candidates Are Challenging Ald. The Chicago Sun-Times reports the top issues in the ward, which include parts of the West and Northwest sides, are crime and drug use. [2], Incumbent alderperson Brian K. Hopkins (elected 2015) is running uncontested. Byron Sigcho-Lopez For Pilsen City Council Seat", "Ald. Whatever happens, there will be many new faces on City Council. (Shanna Madison and Terrence Anto / Chicago Tribune). Its gonna be more progressive ideologically. ", "My opponent is running for alderman. Both candidates say they feel confident they will prevail in the end, but there may not be a winner until mail-in ballots can be counted. Bianca Cseke is a digital producer at WBEZ. Cruz is an assistant director of admissions at Roosevelt University. Prentice Butler, left and Rep. Lamont Robinson are in a runoff for Chicago's 4th Ward. With a race for mayor on the ballot, the voter turnout was higher in Chicago than in the suburbs where the biggest races were mostly school board elections and the highest voter turnout was in DuPage County with 20.3%. Angela Clay won the the open race to succeedretiring Ald. Community organizer Ronnie Mosley and retired firefighter Cornell Dantzler faced off in the runoff after Ald. That means a new face on the council regardless of who wins. Howard Brookins Steps Aside, 7 Hopefuls Battle To Succeed Him In 21st Ward", "Ayana Clark, Rep. Bobby Rush's Staffer, Running To Unseat Longtime 21st Ward Ald. Michael Rodriguez Faces 2 Challengers For 22nd Ward Seat", "Ald. Retiring 44th Ward Ald. David Moore's Former Chief Of Staff, Challenging Ald. Incumbent 45th Ward Ald. Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot ran for re-election, and faced eight challengers: Kam Buckner (member of Illinois House of Representatives),[3] Willie Wilson (businessman and perennial candidate),[4][5] Roderick Sawyer (member of the Chicago City Council),[6] Sophia King (member of the Chicago City Council),[7] Ja'Mal Green (community activist),[8] Paul Vallas (former CEO of Chicago Public Schools),[9] Brandon Johnson (member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners),[10] and Jesus "Chuy" Garca (U.S. Representative from Illinois's 4th congressional district). While turnout at nearly 38.7% was only slightly higher than recent years, it was the highest ballot count of any municipal election since February of 1999, Chicago Board of Elections spokesman Max Bever said. Nicole Lee in the 11th Ward. [21][22] She was first appointed to office in 2017, and elected outright in 2019. He will be in a runoff to succeed Roderick Sawyer, who gave up the office to run for mayor. And while it's unclear how all of this will affect who is elected to represent the ward, questions about what's next continue. (Antonio Perez and Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune). The 2023 aldermanic elections have brought some of the youngest candidates to the races. Emma Tai of United Working Families said she hopes for a more progressive Chicago City Council after the next election. Ald. A Southeast Side cop appeared well on his way to defeating a workers rights advocate to take over representing the sprawling 10th Ward in the Chicago City Council. Felix Cardona Jr. Faces Community Activist In 31st Ward Race", "Ald. Im looking forward to the next phase, the next step of life, he said. Here's What 48th Ward Voters Should Know", "Uptown Resident Nick Ward Announces Run For 48th Ward Seat, Setting Up Likely Showdown With Ald. Leslie Hairston In City Council", "Ald. (Campaign photo and Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune). California Attorney General Two-term Ald. Its gonna have a lot less experience and not understand the system. The elections are non-partisan and use a two-round system where the top two finishers compete in a second-round runoff if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in the first round. That could be a factor why Lee, a former United Airlines executive and Chicago's first Chinese American alderman, was forced into a runoff. Anthony Beale (9th) has gone even further. Ruth Cruz, left, and Jessica Gutirrez are in a runoff in the 30th Ward race. [11] The former map proposed 16 majority-Black wards and 14 majority-Latino wards while the latter map proposed 16 majority-Black wards and 15 majority-Latino wards. Michelle Harris In 8th Ward Race After 3rd Hopeful Booted From Ballot", "It's official!! "There are some new young progressives also moving in, and so there is going to be a mix of old school and younger voices," said Grace Chan McKibben, Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community. In the The race to represent the affluent 43rd Ward encompassing Lincoln Park and part of the Gold Coast has been among the most heated aldermanic contests this cycle. Authorities continue search for Texas man suspected of killing 5, Mom warns others after son severely burned from social media challenge, NW Side restaurant burglarized 4 times in 5 weeks, owners say: VIDEO. Appointed Ald. Theres been change before.. #RiderConsultingGroup #LawOfficesofTedLondon #AshlaurConstruction #ZPACTVENTURES", "Longtime Far South Side Ald. Taliaferro, 57, a former Chicago police officer who served in the U.S. Marines, almost avoided a runoff. People are tired of being left behind by the wealthy and political elite in this city. Authorities continue search for Texas man suspected of killing 5, Mom warns others after son severely burned from social media challenge, NW Side restaurant burglarized 4 times in 5 weeks, owners say: VIDEO. Creative Scott, left, is challenging Ald. Anthony "Tony" Ciaravino is challenging Ald. Knudsen and Taliaferro were one of several incumbent aldermen who won in the runoff. Ariel Reboyras retired as the leader of the ward after 20 years, setting up a runoff between Jessica Gutirrez and Ruth Cruz. Jim Gardiner", "45th Ward Runoff Comes Down To Ald. Megan Mathias, left, and Ald. 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The elections are non-partisan and use a two-round system where the top two finishers compete in a second-round run-off if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in th In 2015, when Mayor Rahm Emanuel fended off a challenge from Jess Chuy Garca, turnout jumped in the runoff to 41.1% from 34% in the general. The ward includes Andersonville, Edgewater and the northern part of Uptown. Elections will be held for Mayor of Chicago, City Clerk of Chicago, City Treasurer Critiques of incumbent Ald. Michele Smith. Michele Smith, Despite controversies, Ald. Final results showed Ruth Cruz edged out Jessica Gutirrez by 291 votes. [33] Challenger Richard Mpistolarides filed petitions, but was removed from the ballot for allegedly circulating petitions with a false address.[110]. Chris Taliaferro is in a runoff against CB Johnson, the longtime leader of a nonprofit that helps people recovering from drug use. With 85% of precincts reporting, Villegas had 58% of the vote to Leonor Torres Whitts 42%, according to unofficial results. Brandon Johnson elected Chicago's next mayor, Full coverage of mayoral race, city council seats and more. All Rights Reserved. The 14 Chicago City Council seats to be decided by a runoff election. Timmy Knudsen to represent Lincoln Park. Sawyer is running for mayor. The states primary election is now scheduled for June of next year, pushed back from March, to account for the delayed release of 2020 census data and the time But there are lots of people both within the Council and outside to help give support, guidance and advice. The following candidates launched campaigns but withdrew before filing nominating petitions: Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Chris Taliaferro is seeking a third term in the face of a challenge from community activist C.B. Here's What We Know So Far, Exclusive: Trinity Fatu, Formerly WWE's Naomi, Talks Making Surprise Return with IMPACT Wrestling in Chicago, This 28-Year-Old Pays $62 a Month to Live in a Dumpster He Built for $5,000Take a Look Inside, 25-Year-Old Makes $200/Hour Without a Bachelor's Degree: I Work Less Than 6 Hours a Day'. Chicago's municipal election was Tuesday night, but a lot of aldermanic races are still undecided. Chris Taliaferro in the 29th Ward. "Hopefully there will be a resolution tonight, because we had enough overtime," challenger CB Johnson said. As of 10 p.m. Tuesday, the race was still close to call. Voters choose diversity for City Council, supporting Asian American women, electing record number of Latinos, Pastor William Hall to replace Ald. This will be the first City Council election following redistricting based on the results of the 2020 United States census. The eight-mile ward was redrawn to include parts of West Town, Humboldt Park, Belmont Cragin and Montclare. The following candidate was certified to appear on the ballot, but dropped out of the race and endorsed Flores: The following candidates filed petitions but were removed from the ballot due to insufficient signatures: The incumbent alderperson, Roberto Maldonado, initially filed petitions to run, but withdrew before ballot certification. Creative Scott, left, is challenging Ald. Since its incorporation as a city in 1837 Chicago had been divided into wards whose number varied but which were almost always entitled to two aldermen. Susan Sadlowski Garza joining a South Side exodus from the council, the runoff election ballot features South Chicago District police Officer Peter Chico and Ana Guajardo, who co-founded the United Workers Center. Webnomination and election of candidates for offices, as well as placing questions of public policy upon the ballot, by voters in the City of Chicago at the June 28, 2022 Primary Lori Torres Whitt challenged incumbent Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson (11th) leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in February 2022 after being found guilty of lying to federal regulators and cheating on his tax returns. In the 43rd Ward, Brian Comer had initially refused to concede to appointed Ald. "As of right now, the race is very close and it's a virtual tie.". The 2023 Chicago aldermanic election will take place in two rounds on February 28 and April 4, 2023, [1] to elect 50 alderpersons to the Chicago City Council. Each alderperson represents one of Chicago's 50 wards. Taliaferro, who was just 25 votes short of avoiding a runoff, has led the ward since 2005. [28], Candidates are required to submit a petition with 473 signatures from registered voters in their ward in order to appear on the ballot. Raymond Lopez who has led the fight against Mayor Lori Lightfoots continued failures to reduce crime and her negative policies that have undermined the Chicago Police Department, announced his candidacy for Mayor of Chicago on Wednesday April 6, 2022. Johnson. ", "Chicago DSA Endorses Ambria Taylor and Warren Williams", "4 People Apply to Fill Vacant 12th Ward Chicago City Council Seat, Including Outgoing Alderperson's Pick", "Newly Appointed Southwest Side Alderperson Faces Community Organizer In Bid For 12th Ward Seat", "Ald. Nicole Lee held on to the seat Lightfoot appointed her to representing the 11th Ward by winning convincingly with 62% of the vote over challenger, Chicago police Officer Anthony Tony Ciaravino. Retired firefighter Cornell Dantzler and community organizer Ronnie Mosley were in a tight race Tuesday. Media commentators and analysts have noted this unusually high number of retirements, comparing it to the broader "Great Resignation" phenomenon in the United States workforce. Sophia King In South Side's 4th Ward", "4th Ward aldermanic candidate Paul Pearson knocked off ballot", "State Rep. Lamont Robinson The Latest To Announce Bid For Ald. On Election Day, a Monique Scott held a commanding lead with 67% of the vote to challenger Creative Scotts 33%, according to unofficial results. Do those public dollars come from 6 miles-per-hour traffic cameras? Harry Osterman participates in a panel discussion on civilian police oversight at a City Club of Chicago luncheon in May 2018. Sophia King, state Rep. Lamont Robinson appeared to be cruising to victory Tuesday over Prentice Butler, Kings chief of staff, in the 4th Ward, representing the South Loop, the Bronzeville lakefront neighborhood, Prairie Shores, South Commons and Kenwood.

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