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Former alderman Isaac Carothers isn't letting a guilty plea to charges of bribery and tax evasion stop him from seeking elected office again.
Posted inNews & Politics

Federal bribery cases are at the center of two west-side races

by Mick Dumke March 3, 2014August 18, 2021

An ex-con and former alderman and an embattled state rep seek forgiveness as they aim to stay in politics.

Posted inBlogs

Representative Derrick Smith is not available to take your call

by Mick Dumke February 12, 2014August 18, 2021

The so-far-fruitless quest to get in touch with the indicted legislator running for reelection.

Posted inBlogs

Food Truck Ordinance Goes to Council Tomorrow

by Mike Sula July 27, 2010August 19, 2021

As a draft of the proposed food truck ordinance heads to the City Council, one of its architects, chef Matt Maroni, prepares to roll out his mobile Gaztro-Wagon for the first time.

Posted inBlogs

Still No Council Hearings Scheduled on Police Understaffing

by Mick Dumke June 8, 2010August 19, 2021

Mayor Daley’s handpicked chairman of the City Council’s police and fire committee says he’s worried about understaffing at the police department but won’t commit to discussing it in a public hearing.

Posted inBlogs

As City Council Vote Approaches, Walmart and Unions Still Haven’t Met

by Hunter Clauss June 1, 2010August 19, 2021

Walmart cancels another negotiation session with local unions. Is the new store in Pullman in trouble?

First Ward: Proco "Joe" Moreno
Posted inArts & Culture

50 Aldermen/50 Artists

by Chicago Reader April 1, 2010August 19, 2021

All 50 portraits, from the group show, including works by Derek Erdman, Jon Gitelson, Lucas Blair Simpson, and more

Posted inBlogs

Special Session for Daley’s Appointments a Bummer for at Least One Alderman

by Hunter Clauss March 26, 2010August 19, 2021

The Chicago City Council has two new aldermen, but otherwise it’s business as usual at City Hall.

Scott and Mayor Daley in 2001, after Scott was named president of the Board of Education
Posted inNews & Politics

The Insider

by Ben Joravsky November 26, 2009August 19, 2021

Remembering the unflappable Michael Scott

Posted inBlogs

They got theirs

by Mick Dumke March 27, 2009August 19, 2021

Aldermen approving a plan to ensure community benefits if Chicago wins the 2016 Olympics have a lot to be thankful for.

Posted inBlogs

Talking tough, acting soft

by Ben Joravsky December 17, 2008August 19, 2021

After much tough talk, the City Council rolls over the Michael Reese Hospital deal and gives Mayor Daley exactly what he wants.

Posted inBlogs

Here’s the truth: “You’ve got to have a budget”

by Mick Dumke November 12, 2008August 19, 2021

They may be arguing about the 2009 budget, but Mayor Daley and the City Council agree on one thing: we’re hosed.

Posted inBlogs

Buttonholed

by Mick Dumke March 4, 2008August 19, 2021

A City Council committee agrees: drug dealers sell drugs, not extra suit buttons.

Eugene “Gene” Moore
Posted inNews & Politics

Recorder of Deeds: Bureaucrat or Showboat?

by Mick Dumke January 31, 2008August 19, 2021

The incumbent says he’s quietly modernizing this obscure office; his opponent, alderman Ed Smith, says he wants to clean it up and maybe even shut it down.

Posted inBlogs

That’s one way to get out the vote

by Mick Dumke December 20, 2007August 19, 2021

A flyer touting county recorder Eugene Moore’s reelection bid invites you to a party and lingerie show.

Posted inBlogs

Right to work

by Mick Dumke December 11, 2007August 19, 2021

The finance committee votes to approve a plan to open trade unions to more minorities, but some aldermen worry it’s toothless.

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