The DNC is launching a neighborhood ambassadors program to recruit volunteers
Organizers want 12,000 volunteers and to make sure Chicago’s neighborhoods see economic benefits from the Democratic convention.
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The Democratic Party’s pick to replace Kim Foxx is behind in fundraising
Clayton Harris III lags his primary rival, Eileen O’Neill Burke, whose donors include an ex-prosecutor tied to deceased police Cmdr. Jon Burge.
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A Cook County state’s attorney candidate once helped convict a boy whose murder confession was found to be coerced
Eileen O’Neill Burke is talking up protections for kids during police interrogations. But the former prosecutor is tied to a Black child’s wrongful conviction.
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State’s attorney hopefuls back effort to require lawyers for kids in police interrogations
Video footage of a Waukegan teen’s false confession has both Democratic candidates for Cook County top prosecutor talking up legislation.
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The Rundown: How to have your voice heard in local government
Voting isn’t the only way to make your voice heard in our democracy. You can be civically engaged by getting in on the local level of decision-making.
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Retired judge enters Democratic battle for state’s attorney, Davis picks up handful of congressional challengers
Eileen O’Neill Burke filed more than 13,000 signatures to run as a Democrat for Cook County state’s attorney — the last day candidates had to file petitions for the March primary.
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Congressional Dems see potential challengers as 2024 election gets under way
A slew of statewide and county candidates filed petitions with the Illinois State Board of Elections and the Cook County clerk’s office on the first day of the week-long filing period to gain a spot …
