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Democrats choose community activist and CTU worker Tara Stamps to fill Mayor Brandon Johnson’s old County Board seat

Stamps was one of six candidates interviewed Tuesday evening by Democratic leaders representing the Chicago wards and suburban townships that make up the district that Johnson was previously elected to serve as a Cook County commissioner.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2023

Who will fill Brandon Johnson’s Cook County Board seat?

The application process for those interested in serving the rest of Brandon Johnson’s term on the county board was announced Wednesday. Those already vying for the spot include three members of the Leaders Network, a West Side faith-based group.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2023

Who has endorsed Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson in the Chicago mayoral runoff?

Updating lists of prominent endorsements from key political figures and organizations for each of Chicago’s mayoral runoff candidates.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2023

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No bail for man charged with killing church volunteer in Austin

Baseer Muhammad, 23, is charged with murder, reckless discharge of a firearm and other felonies in connection to a fatal shooting Feb. 28.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 25, 2023

Mayoral debate: Vallas and Johnson ‘lecture’ one another on the CTU, Donald Trump and ‘working class’ roots

During their first televised debate, Brandon Johnson was the undisputed aggressor. In Round Two, Paul Vallas took the gloves off. Round Three was pretty much a draw.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2023

West Side religious leaders offer $10,000 reward for tips leading to conviction in woman’s death

Tracey A. Showers, 55, was hit by a stray bullet last week and died from her wounds. Friends remember say she had a vivacious, charitable spirit.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 6, 2023

Chicago mayoral candidates in final push for every last vote

CHICAGO — The Soul Street Collective band was tearing up the Black Fire Brigade’s fundraiser on Chicago’s South Side Sunday when Mayor Lori Lightfoot walked in the door.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 27, 2023

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Picture Chicago: Sun-Times’ photos you might have missed this week

Pets saved from Hurricane Ian arrive in Chicago and a lot more are highlighted in our best pictures of the week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2022

Black church leaders coordinate sermons around mental health

Pastors at around 80 Black churches in Chicago will participate Sunday, in anticipation of World Mental Health Day.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2022

Willie Wilson confirms he’s running for Chicago mayor: ‘The city’s in horrible condition’

CHICAGO — Businessman Willie Wilson will run for Chicago mayor in the 2023 election, adding a second declared candidate to a growing field of potential challengers to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, he said Monday.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 11, 2022

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