Ken Dunkin

In politics, one who wields their iron fist in a velvet glove is one who has the diplomacy and tact to resolve things rationally, but…

Primary Election 2016  Races: Chicago/Illinois                        Anita Alvarez accepts defeat, ” Kim Foxx is a…

Challenger, Julianna Stratton defeats incumbent Ken Dunkin for the Illinois State Representative seat in the 5th District. With over 67 percent of the votes–80 out…

… On the Way to the Poll By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer Remember Acorn and Acorn Housing? For those of you too busy…

What Really Happened At Ken Dunkin’s Campaign Office? By Ken Hare  Chicago Defender Staff Writer Remember Acorn and Acorn Housing? For those of you too busy to remember, allow me to refresh your memory. Acorn is the acronym for the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. The grassroots, not-for-profit organization that gave President Obama […]

Ken Dunkin’s Campaign Receives $500,000 Donation By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer Despite being at odds with Mike Madigan, State Representative, Ken Dunkin’s campaign…

Hunter: Rep. Golar, Our Singing Legislator, Will Be Missed Early Monday morning, State Representative Esther Golar (D-Chicago, 6) passed away. Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago, 3),…

86th Annual Bud Billiken Pulls the Crowd In the tradition of the Bud Billiken Parade the  2015  86th annual event thousands turned out to cheer the…