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Card 004 of 9792026-10-03 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-10-03

27th Ward Ballot: An election tracker with a civic paper trail

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Editorial interest 86/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

An independent Chicago 27th Ward site tracks the 2027 aldermanic ballot, filing rules, and ward-level city-service data.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-03 issue.
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27th Ward voters and prospective aldermanic candidates
Worth noticing
It pairs ward comparisons with 40 addresses reported vacant three or more times since May 2023.

Field notes

The ward-at-a-glance section compares local figures with typical ward values, including 11.3% of fly-dumping tickets remaining open for 30 days or more versus a stated typical figure of 0.0%. The site also provides a guide for prospective candidates; it says 473 valid signatures are needed and notes that it could not find a filing fee. Its operator is identified as John Nelson, a ward resident and small-business owner.

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○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

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Landing page observed 2026-10-03. The live site may have changed.