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John Byrne

John Byrne is a senior content editor. Prior to joining the Tribune, he worked for the Post-Tribune in Northwest Indiana. He lives in Chicago.

Creative Scott, left, is challenging Ald. Monique Scott in the 24th Ward.

Ald. Monique Scott holds big lead over barbershop owner, firearms instructor Creative Scott in 24th Ward

April 5, 2023 at 3:45 a.m.

In the 24th Ward, a recently appointed incumbent whose family name represents a ward dynasty appeared poised to hold off a challenger making his second attempt at the seat. With...

Martina "Tina" Hone and Desmon Yancy are in a runoff in Chicago's 5th Ward.

Small margin separates candidates in 5th Ward with future of Obama Center a key issue in the race

April 5, 2023 at 2:47 a.m.

In yet another Chicago City Council race heralding a changing of the guard, two candidates late Tuesday were vying to represent the South Side lakefront's 5th Ward that includes the...

Angela Clay, left, and Kim Walz are in a runoff for Chicago's 46th Ward.

Angela Clay defeats Kim Walz in 46th Ward race to succeed retiring Ald. James Cappelman

April 5, 2023 at 2:38 a.m.

Angela Clay won the the open race to succeed retiring Ald. James Cappleman in the North Side 46th Ward, with contender Kim Walz conceding late Tuesday. With 96% of precincts...

Peter Chico and Ana Guajardo are in a runoff for Chicago's 10th Ward.

Chicago cop Peter Chico to become the next alderman of the Southeast Side’s 10th Ward

April 5, 2023 at 2:32 a.m.

A Southeast Side cop appeared well on his way to defeating a workers' rights advocate to take over representing the sprawling 10th Ward in the Chicago City Council. With Ald....

Ald. Gilbert Villegas, 36th, is greeted by supporters at his election night headquarters, April 4, 2023.

In 36th Ward, two-term Ald. Gilbert Villegas declares victory over CTU leader

April 5, 2023 at 2:20 a.m.

Two-term Ald. Gilbert Villegas declared victory Tuesday over his challenger, a Chicago Teachers Union leader, in the 36th Ward — a teeter-totter-shaped ward drastically redrawn by City Council in a...

Megan Mathias, left, and Ald. Jim Gardiner are facing off for the 45th Ward seat.

Despite controversies, Ald. Jim Gardner wins reelection in 45th Ward as challenger Megan Mathias concedes

April 5, 2023 at 2:07 a.m.

Critiques of incumbent Ald. Jim Gardiner's first term on the Chicago City Council went beyond the usual complaints about crime, business development and potholes. He was dogged by controversies ranging...

William Hall, left, faced Richard Wooten in a runoff in Chicago's 6th Ward.

William Hall declares victory over Richard Wooten for 6th Ward alderman on the South Side

April 5, 2023 at 2:20 a.m.

William Hall, senior pastor at St. James Community Church, declared victory Tuesday night over Gathering Point Universal Ministries pastor Richard Wooten as the next alderman of the 6th Ward on...

Prentice Butler, left and Rep. Lamont Robinson are in a runoff for Chicago's 4th Ward.

State Rep. Lamont Robinson set to become next alderman of the 4th Ward on the South Side

April 5, 2023 at 2:27 a.m.

In the race to replace Ald. Sophia King, state Rep. Lamont Robinson appeared to be cruising to victory Tuesday over Prentice Butler, King's chief of staff, in the 4th Ward,...

Jessica Gutiérrez, an aldermanic candidate for the 30th Ward, greets people during a campaign event, Feb. 19, 2023, at Lago Banquet Hall in Belmont Cragin.

Political allegiances still at play as changes arrive for 2 Northwest Side wards

April 3, 2023 at 7:47 p.m.

Changes are coming to two Northwest Side wards, though just one of them is guaranteed a new alderman. The 30th Ward will definitely get a new face in the City...

Mayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets people while accepting an endorsement from Polish community leaders, March 20, 2023, at Kosciuszko Park in Logan Square.

Brandon Johnson has spent four years on the Cook County Board. Does his record there stand up to the achievements he touts?

March 31, 2023 at 2:36 p.m.

On the mayoral campaign trail, Brandon Johnson leans heavily on his tenure on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. It's an important chapter in his background as a candidate who's...

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