Ald. Matt Martin Running Unopposed In North Sideβs 47th Ward
The alderman was first elected in 2019 and also ran unopposed in 2023.
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Ald. Ronnie Mosley Running Unopposed In Far South Sideβs 21st Ward
The incumbent alderman was the only person to file petitions for the 21st Ward seat. It will be his second term.
Read full article βAld. Lamont Robinson Running Unopposed In South Sideβs 4th Ward
The first-term alderman beat six candidates to represent the 4th Ward at City Council. He now is in line for a second term after no…
Read full article βAld. Nicole Lee Running Unopposed In Bridgeport, Chinatownβs 11th Ward
Lee was appointed to the 11th Ward seat after the sitting alderman was convicted of tax fraud. She won reelection in 2023 and is seeking…
Read full article βAld. Raymond Lopez Running Unopposed In South Sideβs 15th Ward
Lopez, one of the city's most vocal and polarizing politicians, is running for a fourth term to represent neighbors in Back of the Yards, Gage…
Read full article βElianne Bahena, Chief Of Staff To Retiring Alderman, Running Unopposed In 22nd Ward
Bahena has been endorsed by outgoing Ald. Michael Rodriguez, whom she's worked for since 2022. She was elected to a local police district council in…
Read full article βWork Finally Begins On DuSable Park, Nearly 40 Years After Land Was Set Aside For It
Lakefront land was first set aside for the park in 1987. It is slated to be completed by summer 2028.
Read full article βWhole Foods Coming To Former Family Dollar Store In Logan Square
The store continues the chain's expansion into denser neighborhoods and near public transportation. It is Chicago's second smaller format store.
Read full article βAld. Debra Silverstein Running Unopposed In West Ridgeβs 50th Ward
Silverstein has represented the Far North Side ward since 2011. Seeking a fifth term in next year's election, this is the first time she'll run…
Read full article βStreet Vendors Rally For More Protections In Proposed Ordinance: βBeing A Worker Is Not A Crimeβ
Restrictions on where and how long vendors can sell food and drink in Chicago continue to make it difficult to support their families, workers said.
Read full article βAld. Andre Vasquez Running Unopposed In Far North Sideβs 40th Ward
Vasquez is seeking a third term after unseating a longtime incumbent in 2019 and cruising to victory in 2023.
Read full article βNew Mural Garden, Public Art Space Opening In North Lawndale This Summer
West Edge Arts, 3216 W. Ogden Ave., will feature at least 30 murals, a cafe, artist studios and classroom space geared toward young artists on…
Read full article βFBI Agent Fatally Shoots Man In Pilsen, Agency Says
The shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. Monday in the 1700 block of South Union Avenue.
Read full article βRoseland Hospital Maternity Ward Closure A Huge Blow To South Side Parents: βWhat Is The Plan?β
The hospitalβs labor and delivery department will be suspended Saturday, and a reopening date has not been set, hospital staff said.
Read full article βAs Chicago Father Enters Week 3 Of Hunger Strike In Texas ICE Facility, His Family Faces Eviction
The Russian asylum-seeker and father is among immigrants on their 16th day of a hunger strike at El Valle Detention Center in Texas, calling for…
Read full article βGetting Campaign Material For Chicagoβs School Board Election? We Fact-Checked Some Of It
Chalkbeat reviewed a handful of campaign materials bankrolled by super PACs and candidates to add clarity, context, and in one case, a correction.
▶️ Watch →Here Are The 5 Most Endangered Parts Of Chicagoβs Lakefront
A Chicago Park District study identified the shoreline areas in the worst condition and most vulnerable to natural phenomena. Plans are in the works to…
Read full article βItβs Projected To Cost ComEd $3.1B To Connect Data Centers To The Grid
Consumer groups say data center developers should pay infrastructure costs up front.
Read full article βThis Dia De Los Muertos, Southwest Side Groups Will Honor Slain Cyclists, Neighbors Killed In Traffic Crashes
Gage Park Cyclists and Little Village Environmental justice Organization are hosting two different bike rides Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The groups are calling on…
Read full article βStudents Have Been Using The Chicago River As A Classroom For 30 Years
In 1996, Friends of the Chicago River launched a program that takes local students on field trips to the river. To date, more than 70,000…
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