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Politics

We ranked City Council members by meeting attendance. Check your alderman’s score.

By Charmaine Runes , Jason Mcgregor , and 4 more

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Politics

With more aldermen showing up to work, should City Council stick with Zoom?

By A.D. Quig , Erin Hegarty , and 1 more

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Politics

Some of the most powerful Chicago aldermen show up to work the least

By Alex Nitkin , Erin Hegarty , and 2 more

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Politics

Taxpayers pay millions for Chicago City Council committees, but some rarely meet

By Erin Hegarty , A.D. Quig , and 1 more

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Chicago’s Absent Aldermen: Who Skips The Most Meetings?

Aldermen have to approve tax hikes and huge city contracts. Still, some just don’t show up to the meetings where all that happens.

By Claudia Morell and A.D. Quig

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How Often Did Your Alderman Show Up To Work At City Hall?

If City Council gave out attendance grades, most of its members would get a D. Before you vote Tuesday, see how your alderman stacks up.

By Claudia Morell , A.D. Quig , and 1 more