From Center Square Journal When Ald. Gene Schulter announced Monday that he would not be…
Category: Politics is Local
An Examination of the Tea Party Movement
Image via Wikipedia The Tea Party has dominated political media coverage with their explicitly populist…
Looking Back at “Put Illinois to Work”
In downtown Chicago, an institution celebrated its 30th anniversary while reflecting on its latest triumph:…
Lakeview Residents See Little Need for Electrical Fences
How about a 7,000-volt jolt every 1.3 seconds to the would-be burglars of the Chicagoland…
Che “Rhymefest” Smith Seeking Votes from Grooves to Grades
George “P-Funk” Clinton headlined a festive campaign fundraiser Tuesday night for rapper-turned-politician Che “Rhymefest” Smith,…
46th Ward Candidate Hopes to Win on Issues of Crime, New Business
Most people struggle with time management, but aldermanic candidate Michael Carroll is facing an uphill…
Artists Struggle to Stay in Wicker Park
Image via Wikipedia Karen Gagich is an independent ceramics paint artist in Wicker Park who…
Down Times for the Uptown Theater
With 48th Ward Ald. Mary Ann Smith about to retire, and an owner who is…