The search is the first time the civilian body will have a say in who leads the Chicago Police Department.

We fact-checked some of the claims they made during Wednesday night’s forum.

Early voting starts March 20 and vote-by-mail applications are already open.

Candidates aligned with the Empowering Communities for Public Safety coalition gained majorities on 16 of 22 councils. FOP-backed candidates control three.

So far this morning, Election Day voting has been lower than in 2019.

Take a look at the dashboard to see whether your alder’s voting record is in alignment with improving living conditions in your ward.

This move puts García in bed with allies of former Mayor Harold Washington’s fiercest enemies, including former 33rd Ward Ald. Dick Mell.

As of Feb. 15, early voting is highest in wards on the Northwest and Southwest Sides with contested Police District Councils races.

We asked, “What policies will your administration put in place to support currently and formerly incarcerated Chicagoans and their families?”

Gus Vallas was one of three officers who shot a 28-year-old Black man who was fleeing.