Special election runoff in Texas’ 18th District set for Jan. 31 - Roll Call Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has scheduled the runoff in the special election for the state's 18th District for Jan. 31. Roll Call · Nov 17, 2025
Special election for Texas’ 18th District heads to all-Democratic runoff - Roll Call The special election for Texas’ 18th District will be decided in a runoff between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
In Texas special election, Democrats try to beat opponents – and voter confusion - Roll Call More than a dozen candidates are hoping to succeed the late Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner in the special election for Texas' 18th District Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025
Special election for Turner seat set for November, drawing Democratic outrage - Roll Call Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has set the special election for the vacant 18th District seat for Nov. 4, drawing swift condemnation from Democrats. Roll Call · Apr 8, 2025
Unwelcome first snow for migrants at police stations: ‘It’s so cold it hurts’ “It’s very pretty,” said one migrant from his tent set up outside the Near North District police station. “But it’s so cold it hurts.” Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023
Chicagoans prepare to elect police district council members for the first time CHICAGO — While the nine Chicago mayoral candidates pitch plans to address crime and policing, Chicago voters for the first time in city history will be able to vote for representatives on civilian police oversight councils, part of a growing group of reforms following years of protests over law enforcement… Chicago Tribune · Feb 25, 2023
2 killed, 7 wounded in downtown mass shooting among 14 shot across Chicago Thursday Shootings are up 225% in the 18th District, which includes the McDonald’s where the mass shooting occurred. In the 1st District, which covers parts of downtown and the Loop, shootings are up 100%. Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2022
2 dead in Little Calumet River after carjacking leads to Bishop Ford Freeway police chase State troopers and Chicago police pursued the car after being notified of an armed carjacking involving the vehicle in the 18th District, according to state police. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 30, 2022