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Home » 50th Ward

Tag: 50th Ward

Posted inColumns & Opinion

The bridge that Berny wouldn’t let CDOT build is finally coming to life

by John Greenfield February 19, 2019August 18, 2021

Fourteen years after machine alderman Berny Stone blocked a bike bridge for mysterious reasons, CDOT is finally breaking ground on the project.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

The turbulent history of the bike bridge that will finally complete the North Shore Channel Trail

by John Greenfield October 17, 2017August 18, 2021

Late alderman Berny Stone once blocked plans for the Lincoln Village Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge. Some say he was motivated by real estate concerns, others say racism.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

A new streetscape makes Devon Avenue safer and more attractive

by John Greenfield May 10, 2017August 18, 2021

Wider sidewalks, plus fixtures inspired by South Asian culture, have improved the strip.

Posted inBlogs

Former alderman Berny Stone will be missed

by Mick Dumke December 23, 2014August 18, 2021

Stone, who represented the 50th Ward for 38 years, died Monday at age 87.

Posted inBlogs

Alderman Stone: My Reelection Would Be a Savings to Taxpayers

by Hunter Clauss September 17, 2010August 19, 2021

Alderman Bernard Stone (50th) reckons his chances.

Posted inNews & Politics

What the Old Media Owes the New Media

by Michael Miner April 29, 2010August 19, 2021

A citizen journalist is smarting from a slight by Chicago Tonight.

Posted inBlogs

“Nobody but Stone”

by Mick Dumke March 27, 2007August 19, 2021

Salman Aftab, formerly a challenger to 50th Ward alderman Bernard Stone, has endorsed the incumbent.

Posted inBlogs

Election day dispatch #29: Poll crime in the 50th?

by Mike Lenehan February 27, 2007August 19, 2021

Election day dispatch #29: Poll crime in the 50th?

Posted inBlogs

Election day dispatch #25: Naisy Dolar video

by Mike Lenehan February 27, 2007August 19, 2021

Election day dispatch #25: Naisy Dolar video

Posted inBlogs

Election day dispatch #12: Sunshine in the 50th Ward

by Mike Lenehan February 27, 2007August 19, 2021

Election day dispatch #12: Sunshine in the 50th Ward

Posted inBlogs

Berny “Methuselah” Stone?

by Mick Dumke December 21, 2006August 19, 2021

50th Ward alderman Bernard Stone, who’s running for reelection at age 79, says he’s not just keeping the seat warm for his daughter (and chief of staff) Ilana Feketitsch.

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