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Home » 42nd Ward

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Posted inColumns & Opinion

A secret history of the Riverwalk bike ban

by John Greenfield June 24, 2019August 18, 2021

E-mails reveal how the threat of a cyclist revolt convinced the city to end the de facto prohibition.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Loop Link bus corridor isn’t yielding the travel-time improvements hoped for

by John Greenfield October 8, 2018August 18, 2021

FOIA’d documents show the $41 million project has had only a modest impact on bus speeds.

Posted inBlogs

How Chicago’s Section 8 voucher voting bloc could sway local elections

by Maya Dukmasova October 20, 2017August 18, 2021

Households in the rental assistance program are a significant (and significantly overlooked) constituency in Chicago.

Posted inBlogs

Let’s give thanks for aldermanic elections

by Ben Joravsky November 26, 2014August 18, 2021

Look on the bright side, Chicago—the upcoming aldermanic elections give at least some of you a chance to undo the mistake you made in the last election.

Posted inBlogs

A white, wealthy ward went to Rauner—and how the rest of Chicago voted on Tuesday

by Steve Bogira November 6, 2014August 18, 2021

The Magnificent Mile goes for Rauner, while the black wards keep the faith in Quinn.

The Wolf Point Development looks nice, but it poses a set of problems that can't be seen in this drawing.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

A development in sheep’s clothing

by Ben Joravsky December 5, 2012August 19, 2021

Wolf Point looks like the latest big real estate deal shepherded through City Hall

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

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

Posted inNews & Politics

Mayoral Material?

by Mick Dumke March 11, 2010August 19, 2021

Ten to watch, even as they demur

Posted inBlogs

More TIF Traction

by Whet Moser November 23, 2009August 19, 2021

Ald. Reilly gets kudos from the Trib for opposing a TIF district. Nota bene, aldermen, journalists, etc.

Posted inBlogs

Reilly forges a deal

by Mick Dumke January 24, 2008August 19, 2021

Alderman Brendan Reilly has brokered a deal over the Children’s Memorial heliport.

Posted inBlogs

A plan in the crosswinds

by Mick Dumke January 3, 2008August 19, 2021

Is the downtown heliport proposed by Children’s Memorial Hospital safe?

Posted inBlogs

The bully pulpit

by Mick Dumke December 21, 2007August 19, 2021

Is Mayor Daley picking another fight with 42nd Ward alderman Brendan Reilly?

Posted inBlogs

Watch out, Mister Mayor, the moms are on to you.

by Ben Joravsky September 24, 2007August 19, 2021

The showdown over the Chicago Children’s Museum is just another indication of the strange relationship between Mayor Daley and the voters of the 42nd Ward.

Posted inBlogs

Alderman Burt Natarus–always willing to help

by Ben Joravsky February 6, 2007August 19, 2021

Burton Natarus introduces full-service absentee balloting.

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