A look at five City Council races that show the shifting political landscape in Chicago.
Tag: Alderman Ray Suarez
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In Chicago City Council, aldermen sweat the small stuff
Newly sworn-in Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a deal with aldermen last week that he said would bring much-needed reform and efficiency to the Chicago City Council: The number of legislative committees would be cut from 19 to 16, trimming about $500,000 from the council’s $20 million annual budget. “The people of Chicago were loud and […]
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When the going gets tough
The city is facing a huge budget gap, more cuts are on the way, and aldermen are acting funny.
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Happy anniversary, alderman Burke!
On the 40th anniversary of his election as alderman, Ed Burke inspires rounds of praise in the City Council.
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You’ve got to fight for your right to keep your dog from being neutered
The universe is full of wonders and mysteries, but where alderman Ray Suarez stands on a proposed pet sterilization ordinance is not among them.