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Presidential Election Fundraising: The Past and the Present
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are raising funds at a rapid pace to get back to the White House? How have past candidates fared with raising money in their races? Joe Biden and Donald Trump are raising funds at a rapid pace to get back to the White House? How have past candidates fared with raising money in their races? Tech Stock Momentum Slowing a Bit in Late Second Quarter
The technology sector’s strength continues to be reflected through its highly-valued stocks. However there have been signs of its momentum slowing down Mail-in Voting Delays in Chicago Primary Could Follow Voters to November
Increased mail-in and early voting has led to some empty voting booths on Election Day. It also led to delays in counting votes in the State's Attorney race. Issues Continue with Chicago Migrant Shelter Food Distribution
14th Parish and Seventy-Seven Communities have catered to all of Chicago’s migrant shelters since January because of costs for the Greater Chicago Food Bank. A Hungry City: Insight into Chicago’s Ongoing Food Crisis
The Pilsen Food Pantry works to bridge language gaps as it serves mainly immigrants who struggle to find work or not enough work to support their families. CTA’s Blue Line Unhoused Riders Crisis Continues to Grow
Unhoused people have flooded to CTA Blue Line trains and stations for shelter. One expert says CTA is losing up to 20% of ridership because of onboard conditions. The Youth and System That Contribute to Chicago’s Rise in Carjackings
In March 2024 alone, there were almost 100 reported carjackings in Chicago, according to Chicago Police Department data. Among many arrested are youth under age 18. CPS Removing Police Offers as Security Guards From Schools
Chicago’s Board of Education made a decision to remove police officers from Chicago Public Schools starting next school year. It will impact 39 schools. White Sox Have Plans to Move to the Newest Proposed Neighborhood, The 78
The White Sox are pondering a move to an empty railyard off of Roosevelt Road. But can the city afford to help the Sox build it? Could the 2024 Democratic National Convention Echo Chicago’s History?
Some protest groups, including one from UIC, have. been denied permits to protest at the Democratic National Convention in August. How is Chicago preparting? Campaign Finance Played Role in Some, Not All Democratic Primaries
Eileen O'Neill Burke raised nearly three times as much money as her Democratic opponent, Clayton Harris III, in the Cook County State's Attorney race. O’Neill Burke Declares Victory in Primary Race as Final Votes are Tallied
Eileen O'Neill Burke's declared victory Friday night over progressive candidate Clayton Harris III in the Democratic nomination in the Cook County State's Attorney race. Harris III Concedes in Tight Cook County State’s Attorney Race
After 10 days of drama, Clayton Harris III conceded the race to Eileen O'Neill Burke. O'Neill Burke holds a 1,556-vote lead as the final mail-in votes were counted. Tuesday at Manny’s Deli Remains a Tradition for Candidates
The famous South Side deli and cafeteria has been a must-stop for stumping candidates on Election Day for decades. The Illinos Primary stops were a topic of a minor controversy among Democrats. Davis Cruises to Illinois Primary Win in 7th District Congressional Race
Danny Davis has held the 7th District seat for 27 years and is trying to extend it two more years ... at age 82. His win Tuesday was the next step. Conyears-Ervin Concedes to Incumbent Davis in 7th District
City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin was gracious in her concession speech to longtime U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (7th District) in the Illinois Primary. Illinois Primary Live: Social Media Posts From Throughout the Day
With the presidential nominees all but set, attention turns to local races and issues for the Illinois primary election. Check our live social posts throughout the day to keep up with all of the news. Data: Chicago Has Unequal Distribution of Speed Cameras
The city's controversial speed camera program has taken a beating in the media and the public. Our data analysis shows heavier distribution in certain low-income neighborhoods. Chicago Arson Cases Increase in 2023; Could It Rise in 2024?
Arson cases increased by nearly 22 percent over the past two years in Chicago, yet only a handful of arrests have been made, data show. Could it rise in 2024? Chicago Crime Rate Increasing; Homicide Rate Dropping
Take a deep-dive into Chicago crime data using stats from the city's data portal and other sources. While homicides are down, robberies and car thefts are up. 
