Mary Ann Ahern
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Chicago FOP Lodge Reelects John Catanzara as President
John Catanzara has been reelected for a second three-year term as president of Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7, the largest police union in the city. → Read More
Election Day Arrives in Chicago With Much Uncertainty Over Who Will Be the Next Mayor
Chicago’s Election Day brings with it an element of city pride, but this year’s voting also comes with a weight of uncertainty. → Read More
Candidates, Latest Polls and More: What to Know Before You Vote This Election Day in Chicago
Election Day has quickly arrived, with polls set to open early Tuesday morning, but for those looking for a crash course on what to know about this election, we’ve got you covered. → Read More
Chicago Mayor's Race: Paul Vallas Leads in Polls as Opponents Battle for Spot in Runoff
Paul Vallas has emerged as the frontrunner in the race for Chicago mayor, according to newly-released polls, setting up a battle among the other candidates for second place and the other spot in April’s runoff election. → Read More
A Guide to Voting in the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election: When it is, Who's Running, Latest Polls and More
The 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election is just four days away. But between the latest poll results and the latest numbers of mail-in ballots coming in, residents may not know who their next city leader will be until March, or even April. Whether or not you’ve cast your ballot for the election, here’s a breakdown of what to know ahead of Election Day. → Read More
What Voters Should Know Ahead of 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election
Nine mayoral candidates, history on the line, a new group on the ballot and a runoff likely — Chicago voters will be facing a number of important decisions as they head to the polls this Election Day. For those looking to prepare for what to expect, we have a rundown of what you’ll want to know before you vote. → Read More
With a Tight Race to the Finish, Voters Face Pivotal Decision in Chicago Mayoral Election
With nine candidates on the ballot in the race for the next mayor of Chicago, a runoff election seems likely. But first, voters will need to make a critical decision as uncertainty floods the race even just days before Election Day. → Read More
Could Chicago Mayoral Election Count Last Well Into March? Experts Weigh In
The Chicago municipal election is set for Feb. 28, but there is a very real possibility that we may not know the final two contenders for the April 4 runoff until just weeks before that vote takes place. → Read More
Lightfoot Blasted on Voting Comments as Vallas Faces Criticism Amid DeSantis Visit to Area
With just over one week to go until the 2023 Chicago municipal elections, some of the frontrunners in the race for mayor are facing intense criticism in the waning days. → Read More
Chicago Mayoral Candidates Sharpen Attacks as Forums Fade Into Rearview Mirror
The televised forums featuring all nine Chicago mayoral candidates are now over, and with two weeks left until Election Day, candidates are sharpening their attacks and preparing for the final stretch run. → Read More
Should Chicago Bears Stay or Go? New Poll Shows Residents' Strong Opinions
Chicagoans have strong feelings about whether the Chicago Bears should move from Soldier Field to a new stadium in Arlington Heights, according to results released Friday in an independent poll commissioned by Telemundo Chicago, NBC 5, the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ. → Read More
CPD's Chief of Detectives Brendan Deenihan Leaving the Force, Sources Say
The Chicago Police Department’s chief of detectives, Brendan Deenihan, is leaving the department and the force, multiple sources told NBC 5. → Read More
Potential 3-Way Tie Emerges in Race For Chicago Mayor, New Poll Shows
The Chicago mayor’s race would end in a three-way tie if the election happened today, an independent poll commissioned by Telemundo Chicago, NBC 5, the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ shows, with no clear path for Mayor Lori Lightfoot to win in a runoff election. → Read More
Public Safety Takes Center Stage as Vallas Returns Donation Amid Criticism
Paul Vallas has returned a campaign donation from a retired police officer with ties to the Laquan McDonald case, but the fact he accepted the money has sparked a tsunami of criticism from his Chicago mayoral rivals. → Read More
García Hits Airwaves, Vallas and Green Attack Lightfoot on Ethics in Chicago Mayoral Race
With five weeks to go until Election Day, the Chicago mayoral race is continuing to heat up, with one of the frontrunners hitting the airwaves with ads for the first time and several others ratcheting up their criticisms of Mayor Lori Lightfoot. → Read More
Chicago Mayoral Candidates Sharpen Attacks as Election Season Heats Up
Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, viewed as a frontrunner in recent polling data, is talking up his credentials as he aims for the Chicago mayorship that eluded... → Read More
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Reflects on First Year in Office as Ambassador to Japan
One year has passed since former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel took on a new role as the United States Ambassador to Japan. → Read More
Pritzker Lays Out Vision for New Term, Celebrates Inauguration With Bruno Mars
As Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was inaugurated for a second term, he spent an eventful Monday laying out his vision for the next four years, while celebrating with supporters and dancing to the music of Grammy winner Bruno Mars. → Read More
Preparations Underway for Pritzker's Second Inauguration at Illinois State Capitol
While the Illinois Senate was in session Sunday at the State Capitol, it wasn’t the only action taking place in Springfield. → Read More
A Chicago Political Tradition is Underway as Candidates Scour Petitions for Potential Challenges
A Chicago political tradition is now underway, with candidates scouring the petitions of their political rivals as the February municipal election ballot takes shape. → Read More