🗳️ Gap tightens in state’s attorney race

State’s Attorney, Tax Referendum Fate

As more results came in over the weekend, the Associated Press made a call in the contest over Bring Chicago Home — the tax referendum failed. Meanwhile, the race for Cook County state’s attorney remains too close to call, with Eileen O’Neill Burke and Clayton Harris III separated by just over 2,000 votes. Democrats also clinched judicial seats countywide. [Block Club; Injustice Watch]

• Here are the other election results and what they mean for Chicagoans. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

The Effects of Chicago’s Lead Pipes

A new study shows that more than two-thirds of kids under 6 in Chicago might be exposed to lead-contaminated water. And while the city says it meets federal water safety standards, the high lead exposure could have something to do with Chicago’s nearly 400,000 lead water lines, the most of any U.S. city. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Blommer Chocolate Factory to Close

Something not so sweet is in the air: Blommer Chocolate is closing down its 85-year-old Fulton River District manufacturing plant and moving its headquarters as well as research and development operations to the Merchandise Mart. [NBC Chicago]

• Remember when Chicago was the candy capital? [Hey Chicago 💻]

Inside School Funding Changes

For years, CPS has funded schools based on student enrollment. But under a new system starting next school year, each school will get guaranteed staff and additional funding based on need, the Chicago Board of Education announced last week. [Chalkbeat]

Who Cleans Up River After St. Patrick’s Day?

Called the Paddle Rat Collective, this group of tour guides hopped in their kayaks to clean up the river after St. Patrick’s Day celebrations last week. Divvy bikes, headless rats, and condoms were among the treasures they fished out. [Block Club]

Not ready for Women’s History Month to end? Celebrate at the Chicago History Museum Saturday, and take this quiz to see how well you know the contributions of Chicago women. Here are the first couple questions.

Jean Baptise Point DuSable is known as the first permanent non-Native settler of Chicago. His wife, Kittahawa, is credited with helping facilitate trade between Native Americans and Europeans. What Native nation did she belong to?

• Potawatomi
• Ojibwe
• Miami
• Kickapoo

The tallest building in the world designed by a woman is the brainchild of Chicago architect Jeanne Gang. What is the building?

• Sears — ergh, Willis — Tower
• Trump Hotel
• The St. Regis
• AON Center

ICMYI: Test your trivia knowledge on Illinois presidents and elections.

Is Chicago Actually Removing Lead Pipes?

With a new study showing that a majority of young Chicago kids are exposed to lead-contaminated water, how did Chicago end up with so many lead lines? And why has the city’s lead pipe removal dragged? Axios’ Monica Eng gives us an update and the history.