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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Hey #chicago, if you could ask any mayoral candidate a question, what would it be?

Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Plumes of smoke filled Michigan avenue near Washington during the Tuesday morning rush. Photo is taken from Wacker. Moments after this was taken, fire trucks rushed down Michigan and wabash toward the area. #chicago downtown #fire

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Hello #chicago, I’m looking to speak with folx whose car has been booted by the city of chicago in the last six years. Please DM if you or someone you know, has been booted! Thanks!

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

BREAKING: On Wednesday, a majority SCOTUS ruling struck down likely the last vestige that held together the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Hey, #Chicago! If city council passes these settlements at tomorrow’s meeting, you’re in the hook for nearly $10m

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Violet Miller @vimiller.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

The county’s property tax levy has jumped from $6.8 billion (1995) to $19.2 billion (2024), or 2x the rate of inflation, according to Pappas. If it had remained on track it’d be $10.1 billion. But why? Her office’s report points to schools and TIF districts. 🧵 w/ @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social

chicago.suntimes.com

Property taxes, driven by TIF districts and school funds, outpace inflation and wages: county treasurer study

The county’s property tax levy has increased from $6.8 billion in 1995 to $19.2 billion in 2024, or twice the rate of inflation, according to a new report from Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ offi...

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

In December 2011, I was almost caught in gun fire at this very intersection. It was a Church’s chicken shooting that killed two and wound 4. The man is now serving time in prison. This corner is said to be a gang border for opposing rivals. Which draws a lot of riff raff

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

This past Sunday, I had the cover story in the Chicago Sun-Times. After expressing excitement, my mom’s first words were, “this used to be bigger.” I agreed.

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Pat Hynes declares victory as Cook County Assessor.

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

It’s reported that Fritz Kaegi has conceded and has phoned Pat Hynes

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Bob Reiter, president of Chicago Federation of Labor is here early in support of Lyons Township Assessor, Pat Hynes. For him, this race comes down to economic growth across Cook County, jobs for labor, and lighter tax burden for working class families.

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Im here live at Pat Hynes election night party. With over 50% of votes counted, people are yelling, “just call it!” Pat Hynes is running for Cook County assessor. He is looking to oust incumbent Fritz Kaegi, who is serving his second term

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Chicago polls are closed!The AP will call races as early as 7:15 PM central standard time

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 17/03/2026

The Democratic primary is expected to come down to one of the three fundraising leaders. It’s the first time the seat held by the retiring Jan Schakowsky has opened up since 1999.

chicago.suntimes.com

Daniel Biss, Laura Fine and Kat Abughazaleh battling for hotly contested 9th District U.S. House seat

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

How do y’all feel about the Illinois US Senate race?

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

The Cook County Assessor race is a pivotal race in the ballot. Stumped on who to vote for and don’t want to take advice from an endorsement list? Listen to my four minute feature here one.npr.org?sharedMediaI...

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🔊 Listen Now: Fritz Kaegi's bid for third term as Cook County assessor pits him against familiar political name

WBEZ on NPR One

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

It’s Election Day in Chicago! I remember standing outside in the cold handing palm cards out. Now, I get to cover it! What a day!

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

I'd like to call the Cook County Assessor's race the new kid on the block because its been getting a lot of eyeballs since everyone's taxes have gone up. Are you a renter? You'll want to keep your eyes peeled on this one. I've been following this race for the past few months, and you can get your

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

As of now, 45% of Chicago mail in ballots have been received. A grand total of 160,844 ballots have been received. For context, this is a 62.3% increase from 2022 midterm election at point in time.

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Nicole Jeanine Johnson @nicolethenewslady.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Chicago's polls close at 7PM today. If you're voting by mail and have yet to mail your ballot, go to your nearest early voting polling place to drop it in the box.

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