Chicago Politics

Chicago Teachers Union Endorsed Brandon Johnson

The city's teachers union has officially backed Mayor Brandon Johnson for his re-election campaign.

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Should labor unions officially endorse local political candidates in municipal elections?

Unite Here Local 1 members voted to authorize walkouts at 46 city hotels following contract expirations.

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Do you support converting abandoned rail infrastructure into public green space in your community?

The city hosted a community dinner to gather feedback on transforming the historic Kenwood embankment into green space.

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Do you trust that your local government manages welfare and aid programs fairly and transparently?

A widely shared video inaccurately alleged that immigrants in Chicago received $20,000 in government payouts.

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Should candidates be prohibited from running for two public offices in the same election?

A new legal challenge seeks to bar candidates from seeking mayor while holding other elected offices.

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Should states relax petition signature requirements to make it easier for independent candidates to appear on ballots?

A federal court ruled that independent candidate petition requirements remain constitutional in Chicago.