Bedford Park
Bedford Park, IL · Municipal
fox32chicago.com
Illinois GOP faces rebuilding efforts as Chicago mayoral race takes shape
FOX Chicago's Brandon Pope reports on Aaron Del Mar's plan to rebuild the Illinois Republican Party after midterm losses and petition challenges in Chicago's mayoral race.
hoodline.com
Alsip Voters Extend Term Limits, Clearing Path For Mayor Ryan's Fourth Term
Alsip voters have agreed to loosen the very term-limit rules that Mayor John Ryan once championed as a village trustee a decade ago, a change that could now let Ryan himself seek a fourth term in office. The referendum, decided in the Nov. 3 general election, raises the cap for mayor, clerk and trustee from three consecutive four-year terms to four, starting with the next municipal election.
evanstonroundtable.com
Letter: Mayoral candidates should address schools issue
I have no particular interest in any of the mayoral candidates, and my only connection to the Evanston schools is that I have three grandchildren in elementary school. I read the recent story about the six candidates and followed the links to their websites and was very surprised to find that most of the candidates had little to no mention of schools in their priorities.
wlsam.com
Johnson’s Nominating Petitions Questioned Monday
(CHICAGO) — The re-election bid of Chicago’s progressive mayor faces a critical test Monday, as he faces a potentially historic challenge over an alleged paperwork error that could knock him off the ballot before a single vote is cast. Mayor Brandon Johnson submitted more than 30,000 petition signatures...
ABC 7 Chicago
IL lawmakers look to fall session for stadium framework aimed at keeping Chicago Bears in state
Illinois lawmakers returning to Springfield for the fall veto session next week are expected to take up a range of issues, including efforts to reach a deal that could help keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois.
The Forward
Northwestern launches civil rights investigation into club that banned pro-Israel group from its food festival
Northwestern University’s Office of Civil Rights is investigating a club that said it canceled its annual “Cultural Food Fest” after students objected to its initial inclusion of a pro-Israel student group. Spoon University Northwestern, a student-run food magazine, wrote in an email to students that it was calling off its Nov. 6 food festival because...
southportcorridorchicago.com
Bennett Lawson Faces Two Challengers in Chicago’s 44th Ward Election in 2027
Chicago’s 44th Ward aldermanic race is shaping up to be a three-way contest in 2027, with incumbent Ald. Bennett Lawson facing two challengers as he seeks a second term representing portions of Lakeview, Wrigleyville and Northalsted. Lawson, who took office in 2023 after longtime Ald. Tom Tunney retired from...
Cleveland Jewish News
‘Zero sense of panic,’ Chicago Federation says of recently passed anti-Israel state measures
In March 2026, Elyse Cutler saw a screenshot of a petition a parent posted in a WhatsApp group that she manages for Jewish parents of high schoolers. The image suggested that there was an effort to get an anti-Israel referendum on the ballot for the upcoming midterm elections. “I’d never...