PHOTOS: Chicago Celebrates Joe Biden’s Victory
From obscene gestures outside Trump Tower to spontaneous dancing on the North Side, Joe Biden supporters hit the streets to celebrate his victory over Donald Trump.
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WBEZ is covering the 2020 Elections in Illinois, including key races for U.S. Congress, State’s Attorney, a major ballot referendum, and Illinois Supreme Court Justices.
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MAP: Live National Election Results from NPR
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Election Results 2020: Illinois Key Races
Live Results including Illinois’ Progressive Tax Ballot Initiative, Senator Durbin’s race, Cook County State’s Attorney Race between Kim Foxx and Pat O’Brien, and key Congressional Races including …
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PHOTOS: Protesters Rally In Downtown Chicago For Fair Vote Count
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After Voters Reject The Illinois Graduated Income Tax Proposal, Gov. JB Pritzker Says ‘Painful’ Cuts Likely
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Progressive State’s Attorney Kim Foxx Fends Off Law-And-Order Candidate Pat O’Brien
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Sen. Dick Durbin Wins Again In A Race That Could Help Determine The Fate Of Congress
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Whose Job Is It Anyway? Your Field Guide To Local Government
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As States Certify Ballot Totals, An Extraordinary Election Comes To An End
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Lauren Underwood Wins Reelection In Illinois’ 14th District, But Her Challenger Won’t Concede
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Republicans Toggle Between Congratulating Biden And Saying Election Isn’t Over Yet
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‘Game-Changer’: Kamala Harris Makes History As Next Vice President
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Here’s What A Joe Biden Presidency Could Mean For Chicago And Illinois
A Democratic administration could usher in more federal economic relief, a centralized pandemic response and new agendas for criminal justice reform and education funding.
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Biden Defeats Trump For White House, Says ‘Time To Heal’
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FACT CHECK: Trump’s Claim That Biden’s Wins Aren’t Certified Won’t Change The Outcome
Decision desks at networks like the Associated Press only call a race when they determine the candidate behind has no route to catch up, even with whatever outstanding ballots to count.
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PHOTOS: Chicago Celebrates Joe Biden’s Victory
From obscene gestures outside Trump Tower to spontaneous dancing on the North Side, Joe Biden supporters hit the streets to celebrate his victory over Donald Trump.
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Kamala Harris Becomes First Black Woman Elected VP
The 56-year-old California senator is also the first person of South Asian descent elected to the vice presidency.
