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.
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Why won’t City Hall fight for Chicago’s homegrown music scene?
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.
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Study: Aldermanic prerogative is reinforcing Chicago’s segregation problem
How an unwritten tradition among Chicago’s aldermen allows them to block affordable housing in white wards.
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Rhymefest works the links between hip-hop and the blues
Che “Rhymefest” Smith’s devotion to Chicago’s black cultural legacy finds a new outlet in a Billy Branch remix.
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Rhymefest: ‘We were black lives doing’
The Chicago rapper on how to rebuild the community from the inside.
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Rahm or Chuy? Watch us track the returns live from the Hideout
Watch a live stream of Reader writers Mick Dumke and Ben Joravsky tracking runoff election returns.
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A 25th Ward challenger accuses Alderman Solis of election shenanigans, demands recount
Byron Sigcho is hoping a recount shows he has a few dozen more votes to force a runoff with 25th Ward alderman Danny Solis.
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Six challengers battle Alderman John Pope in ‘forgotten’ Tenth Ward
Opponents of Alderman John Pope, a mayoral loyalist, say he’s neglected his far southeast-side ward.
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Near West Side apartments sliced in half by ward remap
Half of the Barbara Jean Wright apartments are in the 25th Ward and half are in the 11th Ward. Welcome to Chicago.
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Alderman Joe Moore explains his choice of beer and support for Rahm
The 49th Ward alderman says he backs Mayor Emanuel for his “progressive” record.
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Former alderman Berny Stone will be missed
Stone, who represented the 50th Ward for 38 years, died Monday at age 87.
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Bruce Rauner climbs into the top ten list of Chicago’s political bullies
How the GOP candidate for governor compares with other political figures who like to push people around.
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Hey, Karen Lewis: File those petitions for mayor!
A modest proposal for Karen Lewis: file your petitions and put your name on the ballot for mayor.
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Will Chicago reelect a mayor who’s nearly as unpopular as the Green Bay Packers?
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!
Posted inColumns & Opinion
How to win Rahm’s love if you’re running for alderman
The smart way for City Council candidates to complete a questionnaire from the mayor’s PAC