Chicago Voters

Obama Election Didn't Mobilize Chicago's Black Wards

Chi-Town Daily News | Geoff Dougherty | Posted 12.18.2008 | Chicago


Alderman Emma Mitts worked hard in the days before the presidential election to ensure that citizens in her West Side ward would take advantage of the...

Chicago Voters (SLIDESHOW)

Posted 12.05.2008 | Chicago


From the Associated Press: Lines of voters stretched down hallways and out doorways Tuesday, as Illinoisans flocked to the polls to cast their ballo...

Early Voting Closes After Record Turnout

CBS 2 | Posted 11.30.2008 | Chicago


On the last day of early voting, officials are reporting that more than 400,000 people in the city and suburban Cook County have already turned out to...

Early Voting Turnout Shatters Records

Chicago Tribune | Posted 11.29.2008 | Chicago


More than 544,000 people have voted early in the Chicago area, the Tribune reports: By the time early voting is over Thursday, 697,000 people are e...

Voter Registrations At Record Levels

Crain's Chicago Business | Greg Hinz | Posted 11.16.2008 | Chicago


Voter registration levels here have hit what is likely a near-term record level -- a possible sign that Sen. Barack Obama's hometown is preparing to ...