Nicole the News Lady

10/29/2026

Thank you for listening to The Who Sent? Podcast.
You’ve helped us reach a key milestone.
As I wind down coverage, I’m excited to prepare for season 2 which will be the Municipal Elections.

Still waiting to cast your ballot? Prepare your vote using the link below.

Your audio voter guide to navigate Chicago politics for Election Day and beyond

10/29/2026

Reasonable Doubt Season 4 is hitting too close to home.
While it is wildly uncomfortable, it is real and it exists.
This reality lurks in plain sight for many of us, whether its us or someone we know and love.

10/27/2026

“This is a continuum of the work that I've done around the community." — Rev. Michael Neal

With Chicago’s historic first-ever Elected School Board vote right around the corner, I spoke with District 6B candidate Rev. Michael Neal to discuss his transition from local school councils and literacy initiatives to running for the Chicago Elected School board.

➡️ Is community service the ultimate prerequisite for local office? Watch the clip above and tune into the full episode to hear where he stands on school closures, PAC funding, and CPS oversight.
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10/20/2026

The lack of care and consideration for Black lives is just too much to bear and comprehend. got dayum

10/19/2026

On Monday, Early voting is available in all 50 Wards

After years of organizing, we have a fully
It’s a new office you’ll see on your ballot.

I’ve spoken to all three candidates.
I’m still rolling out episodes with candidates from select districts.

Listen to the Who Sent You? Podcast to get to know each of the candidates.
Hilario for School Board President
Victor Henderson for School Board President.
Jessica Biggs

10/01/2026

There's a movement to extend the moratorium on school closures.
Jessica Biggs explains her stance on whether it should be extended or not.

09/23/2026

Who sent Hilario Dominguez?
He says it’s the organizers he fought with and for, and knelt in front of schools to prevent them from closing.
From CPS student, to teacher, to future parent, he’s running for CPS School Board president because the stakes are too high.
Check out episode 6 of the

09/17/2026

In 2018, Illinois became the 11th state in the union to adopt automatic voter registration, same-day, and grace period voter registration.
And since then, advocates have advanced voting rights for marginalized groups.
Ami Gandhi, of the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, shares how Illinois continues to reach new frontiers, which is rare for states in the Midwest.