Mary Ann Ahern is a Political Reporter for NBC5 Chicago. With a background in education and journalism, Mary Ann covers local political news in Illinois, particularly in the city of Chicago. Her articles focus on a range of topics including political corruption, education, immigration, and elections.
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Mary Ann Ahern's coverage is heavily focused on local government and politics in Chicago, Illinois. She frequently covers evolving stories related to political events, governmental announcements, and corruption trials. Her work reflects a keen interest in the intricacies of Chicago politics including mayoral races, city council dynamics, and local union activities.
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By: Mary Ann Ahern, Shelby Bremer
Many of the names on the ballot for Illinois primary election voters this cycle are judicial candidates. While those races may not garner as much attention as the names at the top of each ticket, experts say voters should research every candidate, because those judicial seats carry a lot of power.
By: Mary Ann Ahern, Shelby Bremer
There's a question on all Chicago ballots to increase the city's real estate transfer tax on all properties over $1 million, with the funding to be spent on efforts to address homelessness. Supporters call it “Bring Chicago Home,” while some have dubbed it a “mansion tax” – but what does it really do?
By: Mary Ann Ahern
With Illinois' primary election just two days away, candidates were busy persuading voters to make their voices heard on Sunday.
By: Mary Ann Ahern, Shelby Bremer
Many of the names on the ballot for Illinois primary election voters this cycle are judicial candidates. While those races may not garner as much attention as the names at the top of each ticket, experts say voters should research every candidate, because those judicial seats carry a lot of power.
By: Shelby Bremer, Mary Ann Ahern
Beyond some of the notable races you might have expected on your ballot in the 2024 Illinois primary election, there may also be the names of several judicial candidates.
By: Shelby Bremer, Mary Ann Ahern
A stop at Manny's Deli in Chicago's South Loop is a sacred Election Day tradition for politicians from all parties, making it the go-to lunch spot for handshakes and photo ops. But Tuesday, one big name was missing from the crowd: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
By: Mary Ann Ahern
As budget talks take a serious tone in Springfield, one of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's big promises has been to eliminate the state's grocery tax. But that money is designated for municipalities and there's concern that without those funds a hole will form in local budgets.
Rich Guidice spent more than 30 years working for the city of Chicago, with his last position ending as Mayor Brandon Johnson's Chief of Staff.
By: Mary Ann Ahern
The Chicago City Council's Budget Committee approved an additional $70 million in funding for the city's programs addressing the ongoing sheltering of
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union began negotiating a new contract with the city on Tuesday, visiting various Chicago stakeholders at the start of a process of talks with an administration led by a mayor who is a former member.
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