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Home » 27th Ward

Tag: 27th Ward

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Low-income tenants say luxury developer is treating them like ‘bald-headed stepchildren’

by Maya Dukmasova February 21, 2018August 18, 2021

Plans for redeveloping Atrium Village now call for segregating affordable housing into a separate, aging building

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Preliminary landmark approval won’t save a historic Old Town three-flat

by Deanna Isaacs August 7, 2015August 18, 2021

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved preliminary landmark status for West Burton Place, but can’t rescind a recent demolition permit.

Alderman Robert Fioretti, a potential challenger to Mayor Rahm Emanuel, has been speaking to community and business groups around the city as part of his "listening tour."
Posted inNews & Politics

Alderman Robert Fioretti says he’s just listening—but it sure looks like he’s running for mayor

by Mick Dumke August 20, 2014August 18, 2021

It sure looks like Alderman Fioretti is running for mayor.

Posted inNews & Politics

Chicago decriminalized marijuana possession—but not for everyone

by Mick Dumke April 7, 2014August 18, 2021

Two years ago Chicago decriminalized pot possession—but not for everyone.

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Best Former Paratrooper and Cubs Prospect Running a State Office

by Mick Dumke June 20, 2013August 19, 2021

A wily Chicago politician with the clout that comes from controlling hundreds of public-sector jobs

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Thoughts of an ex-Republican turned ex-Democrat

by Mick Dumke August 23, 2012August 19, 2021

How Todd Akin could help an indicted state rep get his seat back

Posted inNews & Politics

The making of an alderman

by Mick Dumke January 19, 2012August 19, 2021

To understand how Chicago works, you need to understand Walter Burnett Jr.

Posted inNews & Politics

Aldermania!

by Ben Joravsky February 16, 2011August 19, 2021

The Cirque de Silly is back in town.

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Where TIF Dollars Go and Where They Don’t

by Sam Adams and Mick Dumke May 20, 2010August 19, 2021

Chicago’s tax increment financing program money isn’t reaching many of the neediest parts of the city. In fact, Chicago’s economic disparities may even be widened by the program. Here are some images from neighborhoods that have benefited from the program—and from those that have missed out.

Posted inNews & Politics

The Shadow Budget: Who Wins in Daley’s TIF Game

by Mick Dumke and Ben Joravsky May 20, 2010August 19, 2021

The economic development funds are supposed to go to neighborhoods that need it. Guess where they’re really going. For the first time ever: how the city spends TIF funds, ward by ward

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50 Aldermen, 50 Artists, and a Favorite

by Whet Moser April 1, 2010August 19, 2021

The Chicago Aldermen Project: 50 Aldermen/50 Artists closes Friday, April 2 at Johalla Projects

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