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The Last Ward

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The Last Ward is where power is brokered, deals are cut, and Chicagoโ€™s future is decided. Published by the Chicago Policy Center.

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About Austin Berg

Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center | Co-founder and President of Iron Light (2025 Campaigns & Elections Public Affairs Firm of the Year) | Co-author of โ€œThe New Chicago Way: Lessons from Other Big Cities"

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