Allies of the mayor used a parliamentary maneuver Wednesday to prevent a vote on the nomination of the Rev. Ira Acree to serve on the board of the Regional Transportation Authority, an acknowledgment they did not have the votes to confirm the politically connected pastor.
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On the first day political dreams became more real, 55 candidates on Monday officially filed to run for several Cook countywide offices, including the high-profile race to replace outgoing State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, as well as the full-term replacement for the County Board seat Brandon Johnson gave up to become Chicago mayor. Candidates have until next Monday to file the required number of .