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Home » 45th Ward

Tag: 45th Ward

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

Napolitano’s challenger hopes the 41st Ward isn’t as bigoted as it seems

by Maya Dukmasova February 21, 2019August 18, 2021

The far-northwest-side aldermanic race may hinge on affordable housing—but not the way you think.

Posted inBlogs

Aldermen’s absolute veto power over ward projects gets unlikely court challenge

by Maya Dukmasova April 16, 2018August 18, 2021

A challenge to the age-old custom of aldermanic prerogative finds a champion in a luxury developer pushing a building with affordable housing.

Posted inBlogs

How’s Chicago supposed to desegregate when developments with affordable housing can be blocked by aldermen on a whim?

by Maya Dukmasova January 5, 2018August 18, 2021

Yet another planned development with affordable units is killed on the northwest side.

Posted inBlogs

Opposition to affordable housing in Jefferson Park is nothing new for Chicago

by Maya Dukmasova February 23, 2017August 18, 2021

The city has a long history of opposition to real estate developments perceived as a conduit for African-American families, especially poor ones, to move into white neighborhoods.

Alderman Ameya Pawar says Mayor Rahm Emanuel backs his plan for independent financial analysis in the City Council, despite signs that suggest otherwise.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Aldermen advance Rahm’s South Loop plan without analyzing it first

by Ben Joravsky April 1, 2014August 18, 2021

While the plan for independent analysis stalls, the City Council approves $55 million for the mayor’s hotel and stadium deal.

Aldermen Scott Waguespack, Robert Fioretti, and Roderick Sawyer listen during the budget hearing hosted by the City Council's progressive caucus.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

The people sound off on Mayor Emanuel’s budget—but he’s not listening

by Ben Joravsky November 5, 2013August 19, 2021

The City Council’s progressive caucus holds a budget hearing, because someone has to.

Posted inNews & Politics

The Untouchables

by Ben Joravsky March 18, 2010August 19, 2021

Its nickname, “The Incumbent Alderman Protection Act,” tells you all you need to know about a proposed state law.

Posted inBlogs

Bingo comes first

by Ben Joravsky February 8, 2007August 19, 2021

Why 45th Ward alderman Patrick Levar won’t be attending Monday’s aldermanic forum sponsored by the Portage Park Neighborhood Association.

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