Byron Sigcho-Lopez

Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez is suing over a law requiring a specific number of signatures to qualify for the ballot in Illinois' 4th District. The lawsuit aims to secure his position as a congressional candidate in the district.

The Illinois State Board of Elections removed independent candidates Byron Sigcho-Lopez and Mayra Macías from the ballot in Illinois’ 4th Congressional District after disqualifying thousands of their petition signatures, which left them below the required 10,816 valid signatures. Macías addressed the ruling with Anita Blanton.

Two independent candidates, Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez and Mayra Macias, were removed from the November ballot for U.S. Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia’s congressional seat due to insufficient signatures. The ruling benefits Patty Garcia, Rep. Garcia’s chief of staff, who will face fewer competitors in the race. Both candidates claim the decision resulted from a coordinated effort to suppress their campaigns.

Two independent candidates, Mayra Macias and Byron Sigcho-Lopez, were removed from the ballot in 'Chuy' Garcia's district by the state board. The board voted to exclude them from the election.

City officials announced safety improvements, including pedestrian islands and curb bumpouts, on South Ashland Avenue in Pilsen following the hit-and-run death of Marcela Herrera, a 22-year-old bride-to-be. The upgrades, funded by the city and the 25th Ward office, aim to address community concerns after Herrera's fatal accident last July and ongoing reports of safety risks at the intersection.

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez's lawyer requested the Illinois Board of Elections to grant ballot access after signature challenges left him and independent candidate Mayra Macias short of the required 10,816 signatures. Sigcho-Lopez and Macias accused outgoing congressman Jesús 'Chuy' García and Patty Garcia of using 'machine politics' to block their ballot inclusion.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's 'Protecting Renters Ordinance' faces strong opposition from building owners, who protest provisions like banning move-in fees, requiring $10,000 compensation for evictions, and a $20 annual registration fee for rental units. The proposal, championed by Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez's Housing Committee, aims to level the playing field between renters and landlords but has been revised to remove controversial measures like compensation for rent increases, which critics argued could lead to rent control.

Independent candidates Mayra Macias and Byron Sigcho-Lopez accuse Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia allies of using aggressive tactics in ballot challenges. The allegations focus on strategies employed during the ballot process by Garcia's associates.

Independent candidates Mayra Macias and Byron Sigcho-Lopez are fighting to retain their November ballot status in the 4th Congressional District race after thousands of their petition signatures were challenged. Both candidates fell short of required signature thresholds and must verify disputed signatures by Wednesday. Critics argue the state’s objection process disproportionately disadvantages independent candidates compared to party-backed nominees.

An explosive device detonated in front of Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez’s home in Pilsen, shattering a window. Sigcho-Lopez described the incident as 'political violence,' while police called it a 'suspected firework.' The alderman, running for Congress as a Democratic Socialist, reported prior threats and doxxing, raising concerns about political targeting.