While defending her criminal justice record, mayoral hopeful and state Comptroller Susana Mendoza claimed she cast the decisive vote as a state representative to abolish the death penalty in Illinois.
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Fact-Check: Vallas’ Sticky Attack on Mendoza’s City Sticker Record
Mayoral hopeful Paul Vallas hammered one of his rivals, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, for touting her record on vehicle stickers as Chicago’s one-time city clerk. But his claim gets stuck on one of the facts.
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The 2019 Chicago Mayor’s Race Is Heating Up: Here’s What We’re Watching
Still months away, the race for the city’s top office is already gaining steam. Here’s a recap of the issues would-be candidates are highlighting and the claims we’ve fact-checked so far.
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Fact-checking the Fact-challenged Candidates for Illinois Governor
The race between the ultra-wealthy candidates has been marked by finger-pointing, scandal and transparency issues. We’ve fact-checked dubious claims by both.
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Emanuel Administration Promises Reforms to City’s Recycling Program
After the BGA reveals how tons of recycling is diverted to landfills by a private company that stands to profit, a top city official tells aldermen he is moving to fix the problem.
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Mayoral Hopefuls Respond to BGA Recycling Investigation
With Mayor Rahm Emanuel not running for a third term, read what some of those seeking to replace him think should happen to the city’s much-maligned residential recycling program.
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Fact-Check: Casten Tax Claim Taxed By Facts
The Democratic congress hopeful says west suburban residents face tax sticker shock because of a GOP reform bill pushed by his opponent, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam. Hyperbole and bad math undermine the claim.
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Aldermen, Advocates Push For Senior Housing Protections
Frustrated that few protections exist for seniors who live in Chicago public housing, aldermen back measure that aims to force the Chicago Housing Authority to give notice when it rehabs its buildings.
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Fact-Check: Roskam Fibs about Facts — and Fact Checks — of His Health Care Record
West suburban Republican cites a non-existent Washington Post article to rebut claims that he opposes strong insurance protections for those with pre-existing conditions.
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Interactive Map: Pollution Hits Chicago’s West, South Sides Hardest
New research shows toxic threats are greatest in minority neighborhoods near industrial areas. Interactive map also shows pollution dangers near your home.