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Voting Day Issues and Turnout. Plus, Roseland Hospital Bankrupt

Despite positive early signs, Chicago’s midterm voter turnout may not surpass 2022 levels. Meanwhile, some waited hours to vote. Also, Roseland Community Hospital filed for bankruptcy. We break it all down on today’s podcast. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

• Recently: Roseland closed its maternity ward. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
• Look around: Chicago’s safety-net hospitals are struggling. [City Cast Chicago 💻]

Pritzker's Big Texas Bet

The beef between Illinois’ and Texas’ governors runs deep. Very deep. That’s why Gov. JB Pritzker spent over $1 million of his own money on Texas candidate Gina Hinojosa, who beat Gov. Greg Abbott Tuesday.

• That’s not all: Pritzker dropped nearly $40 million on Democrats nationwide. [City Cast Chicago 💻]

Democrats Call For New Illinois House Leader

Twenty-six current and incoming state reps released a no-confidence statement about Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, critiquing Welch’s handling of sexual harassment allegations and more. If all 26 signers vote against Welch, he could lose the speakership.

Upzoning Battle Continues in Edgewater

To create more housing, City Council approved upzoning in Edgewater last year, which would allow for taller, denser buildings. Neighbors and local business owners then pushed back with a lawsuit, which was dismissed. But they’re repealing that decision. [Block Club]

• Nearby: Old Leona’s was demolished for housing. [Block Club]

Help Name This Southeast Side Park

Park #566, a relatively new park on the former U.S. Steel South Works site, has become a popular birding destination. Now, it needs a name. Submit ideas through Dec. 31. [Steelworkers Park Advisory Council]

The midterm election brought over 650,000 Chicagoans to the polls this week. And while other states dominated national headlines, I wonder: Were you paying attention to the local results?