Chicago Maroon

Johnson Defeats Vallas for Mayor; Yancy Wins Fifth Ward After Hone Concedes

By Richard Davis / April 5, 2023

Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson and Fourth Ward aldermanic candidate Lamont Robinson won their respective elections on April 4. Desmon Yancy won the Fifth Ward after rival candidate Tina Hone conceded on April 10.

Hone and Yancy Talk Housing, Safety, Residency Controversy Ahead of Fifth Ward Runoff

By The Maroon Staff / April 4, 2023

Tina Hone and Desmon Yancy sat down with The Maroon ahead of the runoff election for Fifth Ward alderman on April 4.

Hone “Heartbroken by the Negativity of This Race”

By Eric Fang / April 4, 2023

Hone emphasized the value of in-person canvassing for her campaign ahead of the runoff election.

Yancy, Hone Advance to Fifth Ward Runoff as Lightfoot Loses Mayoral Race

By Michael McClure / March 1, 2023

Jeanette Taylor was reelected 20th Ward alderman. Runoff elections for mayor, Fourth Ward alderman, and Fifth Ward alderman will take place April 4.

Who’s Running for Fifth Ward Alderman?

By Peter Maheras / February 22, 2023

Eleven candidates are running to replace retiring alderman Leslie Hairston in Chicago’s Fifth Ward. The Maroon profiles them.

Interview: Tina Hone, Fifth Ward Aldermanic Candidate

By Eric Fang / February 22, 2023

Hone, a University alum and the City of Chicago’s most recent chief engagement officer, is focusing her campaign on collaboration within the ward, with the University, and with the police.