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United States
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Chicago's Election Headquarters
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English
Episodes
A Conversation With Clayton Harris III - Candidate For Cook County State's Attorney
3/6/2024
Block Club Chicago's Quinn Myers interviews Clayton Harris III, on why he thinks he should be Cook County's next State's Attorney.
Duration:00:31:24
A Conversation With Eileen O'Neill Burke - Candidate For Cook County State's Attorney
3/6/2024
Block Club Chicago's Quinn Myers interviews Eileen O'Neill Burke, on why she thinks she should be Cook County's next State's Attorney.
Duration:00:27:06
A Chat With Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson
5/4/2023
On The Block Host Brandon Pope interviews Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson.
You can catch 'On The Block' Thursdays at 7p on The U, Saturdays at 10a and Sundays at 6:30p on CW26. Here's a station guide!
Duration:00:29:26
How Brandon Johnson Won The Mayoral Election (We Think)
4/5/2023
Host - Jon Hansen
Guests - Brandon Pope, Mick Dumke
Brandon Johnson beat Paul Vallas to become Chicago's 57th Mayor - here's how it went down.
Duration:00:31:20
Who Are The Biggest Donors For City Council Races?
3/29/2023
Show me the money! Mick Dumke joins Jon Hansen with details on who the big donors are for the contested City Council races.
Duration:00:28:02
Paul Vallas Makes His Case - The Runoff
3/27/2023
Laura Washington interviews Paul Vallas 8 days before Chicago heads to the polls again.
Duration:01:02:39
Brandon Johnson Makes His Case - The Runoff
3/15/2023
Live from Pilsen's Thalia Hall, Laura Washington interviews Brandon Johnson.
Duration:01:01:43
LGBTQ+ Issues In The Runoff Race
3/13/2023
Host - Jon Hansen
Reporter - Jake Wittich
Elected officials and community members say Paul Vallas limited LGBTQ content when he was Chicago's schools chief, but retiring Alderperson Tom Tunney said Vallas has fought for LGBTQ rights since the '90s.
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Duration:00:13:37
Do Endorsements Matter? Breaking Down The Mayors Race 25 Days Before The Election
3/10/2023
Host - Jon Hansen
Guest - Mick Dumke, Block Club Chicago Investigations Editor
With Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas touting endorsements, Mick Dumke discusses whether endorsements really matter. Also, a full breakdown of the Vallas - Johnson race just over 3 weeks until election day.
Duration:00:27:37
Why Many Chicagoans Didn't Vote And How It Really Hurt Chuy Garcia's Campaign
3/3/2023
Host - Jon Hansen
Reporters - Mack Liederman, Madison Savedra
Less than a third of Chicago's registered voters took part in Tuesday's election. Mack Liederman dives into why people don't show up, and Madison Savedra explains how it may have really hurt Chuy Garcia's campaign.
Duration:00:14:53
What Went Down In The Ward Races? (Part 1)
3/1/2023
Host - Jon Hansen
Reporters Quinn Myers, Ariel Parella, Mina Bloom and Melody Mercado break down Wards 1, 14, 30, 34, 36, and 45!
Duration:00:16:55
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson Advance To Mayoral Runoff
2/28/2023
Host - Jon Hansen
Investigations Editor - Mick Dumke
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson advance to the Chicago mayoral election -- as Lori Lightfoot becomes the first one-term mayor in four decades. Investigations Editor Mick Dumke breaks it down.
Duration:00:06:24
Here Are Some Alderperson Races To Watch
2/24/2023
Host - Jon Hansen
Reporters - Melody Mercado, Mina Bloom, Jake Wittich, Mack Liederman, Madison Savedra
Five Block Club Reporters analyze 7 of the more interesting Alderperson races to watch on Election Day!
Duration:00:25:44
Voting 101 With The Chicago Board Of Elections
2/21/2023
Host - Jon Hansen
Chicago Board of Elections spokesperson Max Bever explains the who, what, where, when and why of the upcoming Chicago election!
Duration:00:27:35
What Do Chicago Alderpeople Do?
2/15/2023
Host - Jon Hansen
Reporter - Quinn Myers
From speed bumps to mega developments, Chicago's 50 City Council members hold the power over so many issues that affect your life. What exactly do these mini mayors do all day?
Duration:00:15:54
Paul Vallas - Former CPS CEO, Chicago Mayoral Candidate
2/13/2023
Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas makes his case to be elected the next Chicago mayor.
Duration:01:02:39
Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia - State Rep and Mayoral Candidate
2/12/2023
Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia lost a mayoral runoff election to Rahm Emanuel in 2015, and entered this year's election after winning re-election as the representative of Illinois' 4th Congressional District.
Duration:00:53:45
Mayor Lori Lightfoot - From Insurgent Candidate To The Incumbent
2/11/2023
Mayor Lightfoot joins the Ballot to discuss what she feels are her biggest accomplishment as Chicago's mayor, and answer questions about what her challengers feel are her biggest mistakes.
Duration:01:06:02
Brandon Johnson - County Commissioner, CTU Organizer, Mayoral Candidate
2/8/2023
Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson has focused his progressive mayoral platform around large-scale social and economic programs. He discussed their funding, public safety and education in a conversation with Block Club
Duration:00:58:58
Sophia King - 4th Ward Alderwoman And Mayoral Candidate Conversation
2/7/2023
Ald. Sophia King says representing one of the city’s most diverse wards makes her uniquely qualified to bring the values of equity and collaboration to the top job at City Hall.
Duration:01:01:16