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Socialists Surge To Victories In Chicago City CouncilA total of five democratic socialists, and possibly a sixth, won races for alderman either in February or in Tuesday's runoff elections.

Andre Vasquez Defeats Longtime 40th Ward Alderman Patrick O'ConnorLongtime 40th ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor was trailing Andre Vasquez by 1,057 votes for 40th ward alderman with 100 percent of precincts reporting, but Vasquez has yet to declare victory.

Youth Vote Low In Chicago's Historic Mayoral ElectionOn the walls in the mayor's office are some of the most politically powerful faces in Chicago's history -- 45 mayors interim, acting or elected, in all, dating back to 1837.

Chicago Election: Turnout Extremely Light; Altercation Between Campaign Workers Reported In 6th WardWhile Chicago was poised to make history by electing the first-ever African-American woman as mayor, voters appeared to be less than enthusiastic.

Chicago Early Voting Numbers More Than 40 Percent Lower Than 2015Early voting is slow going in Chicago's historic mayoral election.

RAHM EMANUEL TOPS CHUY GARCIA FOR CHICAGO MAYORThrown into a bruising run-off election, Rahm Emanuel scored a hard-fought second term, defeating Jesus "Chuy" Garcia on Tuesday, thus ending a mayoral campaign never before seen in Chicago.

Races For Chicago Alderman: 19 Headed For Runoff Vote In AprilOf the 43 contested races for city council, 19 of them will be headed to the runoff round in April.

Election Judge Reports For Duty--Wearing Obama HatVoters at one Chicago polling place were surprised to find one of the judges showing his presidential preference this morning.

CBS 2 Adjusts Tuesday Prime Time Schedule For ElectionCBS 2 is planning to expand it's election coverage on Tuesday, and move up it's prime time lineup by one full hour.

Report A Problem At A Chicago Polling PlaceIllinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will have 150 investigators watching the polls tomorrow.
If you see anything suspicious you can call Madigan's office at 1 866 536 3496.