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Tag: 2016 election

Election Watch: What to Watch For, and What the Polls Say, in Illinois
By Whet Moser
President and Senate hold no surprises, unless you're interested in how Donald Trump does downstate. But comptroller and the state legislative races are important proxy wars between Bruce Rauner and Michael Madigan. Read more
Why Congresswomen are More Effective Than Their Male Colleagues
By Whet Moser
High barriers mean fewer female congresswomen—but the ones who do make it are better at their jobs. Read more
What You Need to Know About the Transportation Lockbox Amendment
By Bettina Chang
Called the Safe Roads Amendment by its supporters, this proposal will be at the top of Illinois voters' ballots. Here's what you need to know. Read more
Is Rahm, Like the Cubs, Planning an Epic Comeback?
By Carol Felsenthal
The Cubs win the World Series, hell freezes over—and Rahm Emanuel re-emerges from political exile. Read more
BallotReady Wants to Help Decode Your Intimidatingly Long Voting Ballot
By Whet Moser
Besides the presidential race, there are dozens of local candidates and ballot measures which get harder to research as you go down. A Chicago startup is trying to put all that in your pocket, for folks across the country. Read more
Will Mark Kirk's Crude Sarcasm Hurt His Odds? There's Not Much Left to Hurt
By Whet Moser
In 2010, the five-term representative barely beat a weak, inexperienced Democratic candidate. Before last night, he needed a miracle to defeat a much stronger opponent—and managed the opposite. Read more
Why I Left My Dream Job at Second City
By Peter Kim
A former cast member says regular heckling has morphed into hate speech, whether you recognize it or not. Read more
Why Does Trump Think Chicago Protesters Were Paid to Shut Down His Rally?
By Bettina Chang
The GOP nominee might not understand how a diverse group of passionate people could work together toward a common goal, but Chicagoans sure do. Read more
If Trump's Unworthy of a Chicago Street Sign, Who Else Should Get Cut?
By Melissa Shin
City Council thinks the GOP nominee's name should be stripped from its brown street sign. But Trump isn't the only controversial name out there. Read more
Hey, Illinois: Today's Your Last Day to Mail in Voter Registration
By Bettina Chang
Do it. Read more
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