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Home » 20th Ward

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Posted inNews & Politics

Community gardens beautify urban space, but some seek to transform urban society

by Maya Dukmasova March 13, 2019August 18, 2021

Community organizers connect politics with plant care.

Posted inNews & Politics

Just 15 seats hang in the balance

by Maya Dukmasova March 8, 2019August 18, 2021

Runoff season is here, and Chicago may further freshen up the City Council.

Posted inNews & Politics

The 20th Ward aldermanic race is rife with bad faith and good ideas

by Maya Dukmasova January 10, 2019August 18, 2021

A Pritzker-backed machine operator, a rogue three-time candidate, a U of C darling, and lots of idealistic novices compete in a ward known for corruption.

Posted inBlogs

Mental health advocates are battling self-proclaimed ‘gangster’ alderman Willie Cochran over an empty lot

by Maya Dukmasova August 3, 2018August 18, 2021

Organizers of a pop-up mental health services project in Woodlawn vow to fight imminent eviction.

Posted inBlogs

Alderman Willie Cochran indicted by grand jury for wire fraud, bribery, and extortion charges, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd December 15, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, Rahm makes a surprise pick to replace Susana Mendoza as city clerk.

Posted inBlogs

Rhymefest: ‘We were black lives doing’

by Brianna Wellen July 22, 2016August 18, 2021

The Chicago rapper on how to rebuild the community from the inside.

Posted inBlogs

Alderman on violence in Chicago: ‘We’ve got a war right here to deal with’

by Mick Dumke July 9, 2014August 18, 2021

Alderman Willie Cochran, a former police officer, says it’s time for an infusion of money, opportunities, health care, and police in violence-ravaged neighborhoods.

Posted inBlogs

Rhymefest Says No to a Recount

by Miles Raymer April 8, 2011August 19, 2021

The 20th Ward won’t get a rapper representative.

Posted inBlogs

Aldermanic Candidate Che “Rhymefest” Smith on The Interview Show

by Mark Bazer November 12, 2010August 19, 2021

Che “Rhymefest” Smith, rapper and Chicago aldermanic candidate, stopped by The Interview Show, hosted by Mark Bazer at The Hideout, to discuss his campaign, his message and his past. Segments from the interview, along with a meeting with legendary 53rd Ward alderman Ed Bus, are below. Next Interview Show is Friday, Dec. 3, at The […]

Posted inBlogs

Political Rapper Gets More Literal About It

by Miles Raymer October 18, 2010August 19, 2021

Rhymefest throws his hat into the ring in the 20th Ward.

61st Street Community Garden
Posted inNews & Politics

Hyde Park & Kenwood Issue: Expelled From the Garden

by Martha Bayne March 4, 2010August 19, 2021

The U. of C. wants to park bulldozers on a Woodlawn community garden, and it won’t take “let’s talk about this” for an answer.

Posted inBlogs

Election day dispatch #13: 2nd Ward the race to watch

by Mike Lenehan February 27, 2007August 19, 2021

Election day dispatch #13: 2nd Ward the race to watch

Posted inBlogs

Election day dispatch #3: Lining up in the 20th Ward

by Mike Lenehan February 27, 2007August 19, 2021

Election day dispatch #3: Lining up in the 20th Ward

Posted inBlogs

The feds were one thing…

by Mick Dumke February 20, 2007August 19, 2021

It was one thing to get in trouble with the feds, but it doesn’t bode well for 20th Ward alderman Arenda Troutman that she’s lost the support of a very important leader in her ward–Bishop Arthur Brazier.

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