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Showdown in Chicago: Lightfoot vs. Preckwinkle
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Showdown in Chicago: Lightfoot vs. Preckwinkle

No matter who wins – Lori Lightfoot or Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago will have elected an African American woman mayor for the first time in history, says Camille Erickson of In These Times Subscribe to our…

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New Chicago Mayor Promises to Reduce Crime by Fighting Poverty
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New Chicago Mayor Promises to Reduce Crime by Fighting Poverty

Chicago overwhelmingly elected its first Black and openly gay woman to lead a major city. Micah Uetricht of In These Times analyzes the result Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…

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Chicago’s New Mayor to End Water Shutoffs
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Chicago’s New Mayor to End Water Shutoffs

The move will help tens of thousands who are struggling with rapidly increasing bills, but there is still work to be done to make Chicago’s water affordable, says organizer Jenya Polozova Subscribe to our page…

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