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9th Congressional Candidate Town Hall Presented by Chicago Newsroom 2.0
February 14, 2026
Chicago Newsroom 2.0 is bringing the candidates directly to you. Watch the leading contenders for the 9th Congressional District make their case for your vote. Voters will hear directly from the candidates competing to represent Chicago in Congress. Tune in to see who has what it takes to earn your support.
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2nd Congressional Candidate Town Hall Presented by Chicago Newsroom 2.0
February 13, 2026
Leading contenders for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District made their case to voters in a must-see town hall, sharing their vision for Chicago’s future. It’s a rare opportunity to hear directly from the people seeking your vote — unfiltered and in their own words.
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Chicago Newsroom 2.0
January 12, 2026
In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, guest co-hosts Dr. Suzet McKinney and Mark Ishaug break down the high-stakes debate surrounding Chicago’s 2026 budget, including the CPS property tax controversy and the fight for control of the City Council’s Zoning Committee. The conversation includes an in-depth interview with Aldermen Nicole Lee and Pat Dowell, key architects of the proposed budget, along with discussions on supporting first-generation college students and the Pullman Foundation’s transformative $10 million investment.
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