Anita Blanton
Coverage of Anita Blanton in the Nexus archive.
- Illinois Board votes to keep independent candidates off ballot for 4th district | The Chicago Report
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.
- CAIR Chicago talks 'ICE Out' pledge, compensation for midway blitz? | The Chicago Report
CAIR-Chicago supports the 'ICE Out' pledge to reject funding from corporations linked to immigration enforcement. The organization also addresses the Midway Blitz referendum, which aims to compensate the city and businesses for revenue losses due to federal immigration enforcement actions.
- CAIR Chicago talks 'ICE Out' pledge, compensation for midway blitz | The Chicago Report
CAIR-Chicago supports the 'ICE Out' pledge to reject funds from corporations linked to immigration enforcement. The organization also addresses the Midway Blitz referendum, which aims to compensate the city and businesses for revenue losses due to federal immigration enforcement actions.
- Is Chicago Public Schools' 'Black Student Success Plan' still happening? | The Chicago Report
Anita Blanton and Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova discuss delays in Chicago Public Schools' Black Student Success Plan, which have frustrated advocates. The U.S. Department of Education has withheld grant funds related to the plan.