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Posted inNews & Politics

Hip-hop taught Andre Vasquez about community—and he wants to take those lessons to City Hall

by Leor Galil February 14, 2019August 18, 2021

In the 90s Andre Vasquez rapped as Prime and joined underground collective the Molemen. Now he’s a socialist candidate for 40th Ward alderman, hoping to unseat entrenched incumbent Patrick O’Connor.

Posted inMusic

Why won’t City Hall fight for Chicago’s homegrown music scene?

by Mark Guarino January 23, 2019August 18, 2021

The Chicago Independent Venue League shouldn’t have to push back against the Live Nation handouts in the Lincoln Yards development—but City Hall doesn’t protect Chicago’s homegrown music scene.

Posted inBlogs

Study: Aldermanic prerogative is reinforcing Chicago’s segregation problem

by David North July 23, 2018August 18, 2021

How an unwritten tradition among Chicago’s aldermen allows them to block affordable housing in white wards.

Posted inMusic

Rhymefest works the links between hip-hop and the blues

by Leor Galil June 7, 2017August 18, 2021

Che “Rhymefest” Smith’s devotion to Chicago’s black cultural legacy finds a new outlet in a Billy Branch remix.

Posted inBlogs

Rhymefest: ‘We were black lives doing’

by Brianna Wellen July 22, 2016August 18, 2021

The Chicago rapper on how to rebuild the community from the inside.

Posted inBlogs

Rahm or Chuy? Watch us track the returns live from the Hideout

by Mick Dumke April 7, 2015August 18, 2021

Watch a live stream of Reader writers Mick Dumke and Ben Joravsky tracking runoff election returns.

Posted inBlogs

A 25th Ward challenger accuses Alderman Solis of election shenanigans, demands recount

by Chloe Riley March 5, 2015August 18, 2021

Byron Sigcho is hoping a recount shows he has a few dozen more votes to force a runoff with 25th Ward alderman Danny Solis.

Posted inBlogs

Six challengers battle Alderman John Pope in ‘forgotten’ Tenth Ward

by Juanita Barajas February 23, 2015August 18, 2021

Opponents of Alderman John Pope, a mayoral loyalist, say he’s neglected his far southeast-side ward.

Posted inBlogs

Near West Side apartments sliced in half by ward remap

by Chloe Riley February 20, 2015August 18, 2021

Half of the Barbara Jean Wright apartments are in the 25th Ward and half are in the 11th Ward. Welcome to Chicago.

Posted inBlogs

Alderman Joe Moore explains his choice of beer and support for Rahm

by Mick Dumke December 31, 2014August 18, 2021

The 49th Ward alderman says he backs Mayor Emanuel for his “progressive” record.

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

Bruce Rauner climbs into the top ten list of Chicago’s political bullies

by Mick Dumke October 28, 2014August 18, 2021

How the GOP candidate for governor compares with other political figures who like to push people around.

Posted inBlogs

Hey, Karen Lewis: File those petitions for mayor!

by Ben Joravsky October 17, 2014August 18, 2021

A modest proposal for Karen Lewis: file your petitions and put your name on the ballot for mayor.

Posted inBlogs

Will Chicago reelect a mayor who’s nearly as unpopular as the Green Bay Packers?

by Ben Joravsky October 6, 2014August 18, 2021

If you were wondering why Mayor Rahm suddenly found the money to pave your streets, consider this: a recent poll shows he’s about as popular as the Green Bay Packers!

Through his Chicago Forward PAC, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is trying to ensure that the City Council will continue to rubber-stamp his agenda.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

How to win Rahm’s love if you’re running for alderman

by Ben Joravsky September 16, 2014August 18, 2021

The smart way for City Council candidates to complete a questionnaire from the mayor’s PAC

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