Mayoral Candidate: Mayor Emanuel Is The 'Typical Candidate,' And That's The ProblemHer political and community experience, not to mention a law degree and PhD in Educational Policy, make her seem like a viable candidate for Mayor of Chicago. Yet to many, Dr. Amara Enyia just won't seem conventional enough for the Chicago political machine.
Candidate For Illinois House Sues Former Alderman For SlanderEddie Winters, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives 10th District seat, filed the suit against former Alderman Ed Smith (28th), claiming Smith referred to him as a “wife-beater” who “failed to pay child support and leaves his kids starving.”
CTU To Seek Candidate To Run Against Emanuel In 2015In the face of the Chicago Public Schools' plans to close more than 50 schools this year, the Chicago Teachers Union said Monday it would be making a push to run a candidate against Mayor Rahm Emanuel in two years.
Villa Park Candidate Not Dropping Out, Despite Racy Photos On WebA candidate for Villa Park village president said Thursday he remains “steadfast in the race” even after acknowledging embarrassing photographs of himself have surfaced on the Internet.
Running For Romeoville Mayor, Steve McMichael Hit With Campaign ComplaintThe complaint, filed by Romeoville Trustee Ken Griffin – an ally of the current mayor, John Noak – accuses McMichael's campaign of violating a number of rules, including missing deadlines and failing to identify who paid for campaign mailings.
Former Rep., Candidate Foster: Moderates Have A Hard Time In CongressA former Democratic Congressman running to get his old job back is critical of the way he says bipartisan cooperation is falling out of favor on Capitol Hill.
Opponent: Lots Of People 'Cannot Stand' Speaker MadiganA woman challenging Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) for his Southwest Side legislative seat says she's not discouraged.
Aldermanic Candidate Arrested At Polling PlaceA candidate for alderman was arrested Tuesday afternoon at a South Side polling place and later charged with assault.