Explore data on how every precinct in Illinois voted on the U.S. President, U.S. Senate and the Illinois tax amendment.
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Analysts offer insight into the failure of the so-called “fair tax” amendment.
[Chicago Reader] From voter outreach to working for their communities, undocumented immigrants across the Chicago area don’t let their immigration status get in the way of participating politically.
[South Side Weekly] As COVID-19 heightens awareness of historic disparities, many call for the city to do more for creative initiatives on the South and West Sides
Amid a pandemic and spike in anti-Asian attacks, being an election judge in 2020 was about supporting democracy and taking a stance against racism.
After a historic budget season, 21 City Council members voted against the mayor’s proposed budget. We spoke with organizers and alderpersons about their plans moving forward.
We likely won’t see the 75% cut that organizers have asked for, but there are some proposals on the table.
Kennedy Bartley of United Working Families explains Mayor Lightfoot’s budget proposal, how it may impact working-class Chicagoans and why people should have more power in the annual budget process.
These organizations supported the amendment for a graduated income tax, but now must find ways to support their communities after election loss.
Three residents share stories of loss, displacement, resilience and hope during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Q&A with the designer of the People’s Budget bus tour.
The city broke early-voting records this year. Explore our maps, including votes for President, Illinois’ tax amendment, State’s Attorney and judges.
How Did Chicago’s Aldermen Vote on the 2021 Budget
[Austin Weekly News] "It sucks," one respondent said.
[Austin Weekly News] Arturo Carrillo, licensed social worker, calls for more mental health resources on West Side.
[INN] Los inmigrantes de todos los orígenes étnicos y diferente estatus legal tienen interés en la votación sobre la enmienda fiscal justa. Esto es lo que algunos defensores de los inmigrantes en Chicago tienen que decir al respecto.
For undocumented immigrants, a graduated income tax may even out a system they pay into but rarely benefit from.
[Block Club Chicago] Immigrants of all ethnic backgrounds and varying legal status have a stake in the vote over the fair tax amendment. Here’s what some advocates for immigrants in Chicago had to say about it.
[Chicago in Arabic] الخدمات الاجتماعية تسعى في الصراع من أجل تحقيق ضريبة عادلة
The pandemic poses new challenges for voter participation in the Chinatown area with a history of low voter turnout.