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Vol. 38 No. 50
How your West Side ward voted in the presidential election
Rep. La Shawn Ford also shares insights about why the election led to more red votes, even in blue Chicago By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter
With about a month to go until President Elect Donald Trump takes over as United States President, you may be wondering how we got here, given Illinois’, Chicago’s, and the West Side’s Democratic leanings. La Shawn Ford, state representative for the 8th District, said U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss in the presidential race is largely a result of See ELECTION RESULTS on page 12
Santa’s on the West Side CREDIT: JFORBES PICTURES
Santa Claus at the 20th annual Austin Chamber of Commerce’s parade and tree lighting on Madison Street on Friday. More photos on page 7.
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