Archive for April 2018

You might be surprised to discover that many political scientists just don’t have the stomach for politics. Many of us are far more comfortable with theories and hypotheses than with delving into actual realities in communities, neighborhoods, cities, and politics in action. I confess that although I absolutely love the world of politics, campaigning, and…

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle solidified her place in the political power structure — and the history books — on Wednesday, when the party backed her to become the first African American, and first woman, to take the once mighty seat of power as Cook County Democratic chairman. A majority of the 80 city…

Cook County Clerk David Orr “Very impressed with today’s Ida B. Wells Legacy Committee Luncheon. The event – which featured a speech from @HillaryClinton – kicked off a new organization by Delmarie Cobb that encourages black female candidates to run for office. #twill #ThursdayThoughts“ View tweet here. Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer “Honoring Ida B…

CHICAGO (WLS) — Hillary Clinton was the keynote speaker at the Ida B. Wells Legacy Committee Fundraising Luncheon in Chicago Thursday. The audience was made up of mostly African American women. “Black women have done more than your part to stand up for American values and to keep us moving forward,” said Clinton. Ninety-four percent…

Hillary Rodham Clinton didn’t pull any punches on Thursday, telling a Chicago audience that in America today “truth, facts and reason” are under siege, and “racist and white supremacist views” are finding an ear in the media and the White House. Clinton returned to her hometown to both receive an award and help raise money for…

Hillary Clinton returned to her native Chicago on Thursday to speak at a fundraiser lunch for the Ida B. Wells Legacy Committee. Clinton thanked African American women who have overwhelmingly supported her and encouraged women to run for office. Watch the full speech on the NBC Chicago website.

Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton delivered an homage to African-American women in Chicago on Thursday, saying they are leading “hope and resilience” following a “devastating election” that she lost to Republican Donald Trump. The former secretary of state and U.S. senator also endorsed longtime supporter J.B. Pritzker’s candidacy against Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. Clinton said Pritzker and running…

Hillary Clinton returns to her home state hoping to inspire women to run for office. Now, two women might take her up on that — and run for mayor. Mary Ann Ahern reports. Watch coverage on the NBC Chicago website.

Bill Clinton’s love of Italian food is well-documented, as the former POTUS has eaten at a slew of Italian spots in NYC as well as at Joe Fish here in Chicago in 2015. And on Wednesday evening he and Hillary Clinton ate at Riva on Navy Pier, Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants’ touristy outpost downtown, according to Facebook posts. There’s no…