The Ballot - A Block Club Chicago Podcast

A Conversation With Eileen O'Neill Burke - Candidate For Cook County State's Attorney

jon@blockclubchi.org (Eileen O'Neill Burke, Jon Hansen, Quinn Myers) — Wed, 6 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Block Club Chicago's Quinn Myers interviews Eileen O'Neill Burke, on why she thinks she should be Cook County's next State's Attorney.

A Conversation With Clayton Harris III - Candidate For Cook County State's Attorney

jon@blockclubchi.org (Clayton Harris III, Jon Hansen, Quinn Myers) — Wed, 6 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Block Club Chicago's Quinn Myers interviews Clayton Harris III, on why he thinks he should be Cook County's next State's Attorney.

A Chat With Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson

Fri, 5 May 2023 00:30:00 +0000

On The Block Host Brandon Pope interviews Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson.

You can catch 'On The Block' Thursdays at 7p on The U, Saturdays at 10a and Sundays at 6:30p on CW26. Here's a station guide!

How Brandon Johnson Won The Mayoral Election (We Think)

Wed, 5 Apr 2023 17:01:40 +0000

Host - Jon Hansen

Guests - Brandon Pope, Mick Dumke

Brandon Johnson beat Paul Vallas to become Chicago's 57th Mayor - here's how it went down.

Who Are The Biggest Donors For City Council Races?

jon@blockclubchi.org (Jon Hansesn, Mick Dumke, Block Club Chicago) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:22:50 +0000

Show me the money! Mick Dumke joins Jon Hansen with details on who the big donors are for the contested City Council races.

Paul Vallas Makes His Case - The Runoff

jon@blockclubchi.org (Laura Washington, Block Club Chicago) — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 01:11:11 +0000

Laura Washington interviews Paul Vallas 8 days before Chicago heads to the polls again.

Brandon Johnson Makes His Case - The Runoff

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 01:59:48 +0000

Live from Pilsen's Thalia Hall, Laura Washington interviews Brandon Johnson.

LGBTQ+ Issues In The Runoff Race

jon@blockclubchi.org (Block Club Chicago, Jake Wittich, Jon Hansen) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:41:10 +0000

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporter - Jake Wittich

Elected officials and community members say Paul Vallas limited LGBTQ content when he was Chicago's schools chief, but retiring Alderperson Tom Tunney said Vallas has fought for LGBTQ rights since the '90s.

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Do Endorsements Matter? Breaking Down The Mayors Race 25 Days Before The Election

jon@blockclubchi.org (Mick Dumke, Jon Hansen, Block Club Chicago) — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:30:28 +0000

Host - Jon Hansen

Guest - Mick Dumke, Block Club Chicago Investigations Editor

With Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas touting endorsements, Mick Dumke discusses whether endorsements really matter. Also, a full breakdown of the Vallas - Johnson race just over 3 weeks until election day.

Why Many Chicagoans Didn't Vote And How It Really Hurt Chuy Garcia's Campaign

Fri, 3 Mar 2023 16:27:04 +0000

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporters - Mack Liederman, Madison Savedra

Less than a third of Chicago's registered voters took part in Tuesday's election. Mack Liederman dives into why people don't show up, and Madison Savedra explains how it may have really hurt Chuy Garcia's campaign.

What Went Down In The Ward Races? (Part 1)

Wed, 1 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporters Quinn Myers, Ariel Parella, Mina Bloom and Melody Mercado break down Wards 1, 14, 30, 34, 36, and 45!

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson Advance To Mayoral Runoff

jon@blockclubchi.org (Jon Hansen, Mick Dumke, Block Club Chicago) — Wed, 1 Mar 2023 03:48:56 +0000

Host - Jon Hansen

Investigations Editor - Mick Dumke

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson advance to the Chicago mayoral election -- as Lori Lightfoot becomes the first one-term mayor in four decades. Investigations Editor Mick Dumke breaks it down.

Here Are Some Alderperson Races To Watch

jon@blockclubchi.org (Block Club Chicago) — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 19:50:00 +0000

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporters - Melody Mercado, Mina Bloom, Jake Wittich, Mack Liederman, Madison Savedra

Five Block Club Reporters analyze 7 of the more interesting Alderperson races to watch on Election Day!

Voting 101 With The Chicago Board Of Elections

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Host - Jon Hansen

Chicago Board of Elections spokesperson Max Bever explains the who, what, where, when and why of the upcoming Chicago election!

What Do Chicago Alderpeople Do?

jon@blockclubchi.org (Jon Hansen, Quinn Myers, Block Club Chicago) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporter - Quinn Myers

From speed bumps to mega developments, Chicago's 50 City Council members hold the power over so many issues that affect your life. What exactly do these mini mayors do all day?

Paul Vallas - Former CPS CEO, Chicago Mayoral Candidate

jon@blockclubchi.org (Paul Vallas, Block Club Chicago, Laura Washington) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:15:00 +0000

Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas makes his case to be elected the next Chicago mayor.

Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia - State Rep and Mayoral Candidate

jon@blockclubchi.org (Chuy Garcia, Block Club Chicago, Laura Washington) — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia lost a mayoral runoff election to Rahm Emanuel in 2015, and entered this year's election after winning re-election as the representative of Illinois' 4th Congressional District.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot - From Insurgent Candidate To The Incumbent

jon@blockclubchi.org (Lori Lightfoot, Laura Washington, Block Club Chicago) — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Mayor Lightfoot joins the Ballot to discuss what she feels are her biggest accomplishment as Chicago's mayor, and answer questions about what her challengers feel are her biggest mistakes.

Brandon Johnson - County Commissioner, CTU Organizer, Mayoral Candidate

jon@blockclubchi.org (Brandon Johnson, Laura Washington, Block Club Chicago) — Wed, 8 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson has focused his progressive mayoral platform around large-scale social and economic programs. He discussed their funding, public safety and education in a conversation with Block Club

Sophia King - 4th Ward Alderwoman And Mayoral Candidate Conversation

jon@blockclubchi.org (Sophia King, Block Club Chicago, Laura Washington) — Tue, 7 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Ald. Sophia King says representing one of the city’s most diverse wards makes her uniquely qualified to bring the values of equity and collaboration to the top job at City Hall.

Roderick Sawyer - A Chicago Mayoral Candidate Conversation

jon@blockclubchi.org (Roderick Sawyer, Laura Washington, Block Club Chicago) — Mon, 6 Feb 2023 18:30:00 +0000

In a conversation with Block Club, the 6th Ward alderman said he'd reform the city’s TIF system and Invest South/West program and intentionally focus on equity citywide.

Show Me The Money - Who Are The Mayoral Candidates Big Campaign Donors?

jon@blockclubchi.org (Mick Dumke, Block Club Chicago, Jon Hansen) — Fri, 3 Feb 2023 18:45:00 +0000

Host - Jon Hansen

Block Club's Investigations Editor Mick Dumke breaks down who donates big money to Chicago's mayoral candidates.

Kam Buckner - State Representative and Mayoral Candidate

jon@blockclubchi.org (Laura Washington, Jon Hansen, Block Club Chicago) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 15:30:00 +0000

In an interview with Block Club, the State Rep Kam Buckner pledged not to raise taxes for most Chicagoans, would implement stricter gun control measures and streamline the police budget.

Ja’Mal Green - South Side Community Activist and Mayoral Candidate

jon@blockclubchi.org (Laura Washington, Ja'Mal Green, Block Club Chicago) — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:45:00 +0000

Ja’Mal Green, a community activist on the South Side, is one of two candidates in the mayoral race to have never held political office. He joins political analyst, reporter, columnist Laura Washington for a conversation about his candidacy for Chicago mayor.

Coming Soon - The Ballot - A Block Club Chicago Podcast

jon@blockclubchi.org (Block Club Chicago) — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:45:00 +0000

Block Club Chicago is launching 'The Ballot' - Chicago's Election Headquarters. 'The Ballot' will feature in-depth reporting online at blockclubchicago.org, a podcast, and live-streaming conversations with candidates.