Facing a sluggish economy and rising unemployment rates, political and business leaders in the 27th…
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Students Watch and Hope as Congress Discusses DREAM Act
By Nayeli Santoyo Born in Manila, Carla N. was 5 years old when her family…
Will There be a “Winner” in the 44th Ward’s Alderman Seat?
After running unopposed in 2007, Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) will face a challenge this year…
Several longtime residents to challenge Joe Moore in aldermanic race
Three longtime 49th Ward residents filed petitions to challenge Ald. Joe Moore in the upcoming aldermanic race.
According to the Chicago Board of Elections, Brian White, executive director for the Lakeside Community Development Corporation; Ben Myers, a local developer and longtime Rogers Park resident; and Blane Roberts, who worked on 2007 aldermanic challenger Don Gordon’s campaign, all filed by the Nov. 22 deadline.
Hired Truck scandal whistleblower running for 48th Ward alderman
Patrick McDonough was once a city plumber. Then he blew the whistle when private trucking…
Mayoral Candidate Rahm Emanuel Calls for Ethics Reform
Mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel on Thursday presented a list of ethics reforms he will bring…
Rapper Rhymefest runs for alderman
When 33-year-old Che “Rhymefest” Smith walks the streets of his Washington Park neighborhood, people recognize…
Abortion protesters a familiar sight outside clinics
On a cold, damp autumn morning in Chicago, a small group of women stands in…