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Sen. Kwame Raoul makes his victory speech at the Fairmont Chicago in Nov. 6, 2018.

Democrat Kwame Raoul cruises to easy win in Illinois attorney general race

May 12, 2019 at 1:41 p.m.

Obliterating concerns from some Democrats that the race had tightened in the final days, Kwame Raoul cruised to an easy victory Tuesday over Republican Erika Harold to become Illinois’ first...

Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson at City Hall's fifth floor in Chicago on Oct. 29, 2018.

Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson to black opponents: ‘Get out of the way’

May 15, 2019 at 5:15 p.m.

Businessman Willie Wilson gave a speech Monday that was heavy on race and bravado, delivering a message to fellow African-American candidates vying to become Chicago’s next mayor: Drop out. Wilson’s...

Erika Harold, left, and state Sen. Kwame Raoul, candidates for Illinois attorney general, answer questions from the Tribune Editorial Board on Sept. 25, 2018.

Kwame Raoul gets late support amid concerns of attorney general race tightening — including $1M check from House Speaker Michael Madigan

May 12, 2019 at 1:41 p.m.

Illinois Democrats are showering attorney general candidate Kwame Raoul with late campaign cash and increased attention amid concerns of a tightening contest against Republican rival Erika Harold. Raoul reported receiving...

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Democrat Kwame Raoul cruises to easy win in Illinois attorney general race

Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson to black opponents: ‘Get out of the way’

Kwame Raoul gets late support amid concerns of attorney general race tightening — including $1M check from House Speaker Michael Madigan

Video clip leaks of state Comptroller Susana Mendoza announcing run for Chicago mayor

Filtran video en el que la contralora Susana Mendoza anuncia su candidatura a la alcaldía de Chicago

Chicago mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot pushes plan to boost affordable housing options

Kanye West gives Chicago mayoral candidate Amara Enyia another $126K

Chicago mayoral candidate Gery Chico backs legalized marijuana, casino to address city finances

Bill Daley, whose brother and father ran Chicago for 43 years, backs a term limit for mayor

Bill Daley slams rivals Toni Preckwinkle, Susana Mendoza’s re-election runs while eyeing Chicago mayor bid as ‘crazy’