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Editorial: Why independent candidates rarely make the ballot in Illinois

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Voters headed to the polls this primary season will have to make a choice: Whether to pull a Republican or Democratic ballot. But no matter which ballot we choose, our choices have already been winnow That whole signature business is very unfair. From the Editorial Board Why independent candidates rarely make the ballot in Illinois If you wonder why so few independent candidates appear on Cook County ballots, look at the signature math: In a Cook County Illinois House district, a Democrat or Republican needs 500 to 1,500 signatures to run in a party primary, while an independent candidate could need around 10,000. Read Story Related articles: Letters: Illinois needs open primary elections © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe
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Property tax collection rates drop

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Property owners in Chicago neighborhoods slammed with big bill increases have come up short paying them in full, according to a new analysis of collection rates from Treasurer Maria Pappas' office mea Residential property tax collections fell in 11 of the 13 community areas with the highest tax increases in 2024. Property tax collection rates drop in Chicago neighborhoods with big bill hikes Property owners in Chicago neighborhoods slammed with big bill increases have come up short paying them in full, according to a new analysis of collection rates from Treasurer Maria Pappas' office measured roughly a month and a half after the due date. Read Story Related articles: Obamas announce June dedication, opening of Jackson Park presidential center North Side synagogue asks Edgewater neighbors to support new Sheridan Road apartment complex Chicago Plan...
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One more chance—$1 for 1 year!

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It’s back - don’t miss it this time!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌...
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Chicago’s hottest club is… Seafood City? Viral pop-up dance party comes to the Filipino grocery store

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Late Night Madness is a viral pop-up experience sweeping the nation.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌...
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