According to an article in WBEZ News, the middle class is now nearly nonexistent in Chicago, which is causing concern among those who fear the changes this shift will bring with it.

The husband of a state legislator allegedly received special consideration when the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) hired him in what appears to be an illegal patronage hire.

Community For Aida Flores, a candidate committee, reported receiving $31,487.06 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends for Celina Villanueva, a candidate committee, reported receiving $37,650 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Help Krupa Make A Difference, a candidate committee, reported receiving $8,249 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Alexandria, a candidate committee, reported receiving $3,275 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Berto Aguayo, a candidate committee, reported receiving $3,875.69 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends for Lisette Lopez, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,710 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

People with Jedidiah Brown, a candidate committee, reported receiving $4,848.15 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Dew III For Politics, a candidate committee, reported receiving $6,200 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

FoxFor43, a candidate committee, reported receiving $70,812.20 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends for Miguel Bautista, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,030.51 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Bobby Loncar, a candidate committee, reported receiving $14,865 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Thomas M Schwartzers, a candidate committee, reported receiving $6,300 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Theresa Siaw, a candidate committee, reported receiving $155,235 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Heather Way Kitzes, a candidate committee, reported receiving $18,800 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Andre Smith, a candidate committee, reported receiving $7,677.69 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

People for Rossana, a candidate committee, reported receiving $24,120.41 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Neighbors for Hilario Dominguez, a candidate committee, reported receiving $23,920 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Angie Maloney, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,648 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.