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The Spin Friday, October 16, 2026 | | |
| | | | | The three candidates for Chicago school board president have varied plans improving student success in Chicago Public Schools. | | | | | Last quarter Mayor Brandon Johnson pulled in one of the lowest fundraising hauls out of the declared 2027 mayoral field. | | | | | Hancock High School grad Alexander Angeles is running against police detective Juan Ignacio Gonzalez for an open seat on the Chicago school board. | | | | | Investments in pharmaceutical companies made on behalf of President Donald Trump increased significantly after he returned to the White House last year, according to a report from congressional Democrats. | | | | | Republican Christine McGovern and former 35th District Rep. Frances Hurley face each other in a race to replace for former Sen. Bill Cunningham in the 18th District. | | | | | Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon visited Oak Park and River Forest High School to encourage student election judges and early voting. | | | | | Partial returns released before the Nov. 3 election show Gov. JB Pritzker paid $2.2 million in federal income tax. Records for trusts holding much of his fortune remain secret; GOP rival Darren Bailey hasn’t released his returns. | | | | | Federal authorities are investigating letters with “suspicious substances” that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide. | | | |