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Lauren Underwood
Coverage of Lauren Underwood in the Nexus archive.
Black candidates are only electable in Black districtstopic1Black politicianstopic131st Street Beachplace1Environment Illinoisorganization1Emily Kowalskiperson1Clean Water State Revolving Fundorganization1Mike Quigleyperson1Chicago Park Districtorganization1Illinois Department of Public Healthorganization1
- To Win Their Races, Black Politicians Confront a New Landscape
The article discusses Black politicians navigating a new political landscape. Representative Lauren Underwood argues that Black candidates can win in non-Black districts, challenging the notion that they are only electable in majority-Black areas.
- 31st Street Beach Sees Swim Advisory In Season’s First Week; Advocates Warn More Are Coming
31st Street Beach in Chicago was placed under a swim advisory early in the season due to water quality failing federal standards. Environmental advocates warn of more advisories this summer, citing a study showing all Lake Michigan beaches had unsafe fecal indicator levels in 2024. Environment Illinois urged lawmakers to oppose a bill that would cut funding for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which supports water-quality infrastructure.