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Home » Michele Smith

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Posted inNews & Politics

Politics of fear: Are youth really to blame for the carjacking spike?

by Maya Dukmasova April 28, 2021August 18, 2021

Cops say masked teens with a thirst for violence and joyrides are terrorizing the city. An examination of arrests reveals a narrative built on shoddy data and anecdotal evidence.

Posted inNews & Politics

Lightfoot’s first council meeting excites but sheds little light on procedures

by Maya Dukmasova June 1, 2019August 18, 2021

What’s going on in the City Council? Still hard to say!

Posted inNews & Politics

Just 15 seats hang in the balance

by Maya Dukmasova March 8, 2019August 18, 2021

Runoff season is here, and Chicago may further freshen up the City Council.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Is it time to bring point-to-point car share to Chicago?

by John Greenfield January 23, 2018August 18, 2021

First Ward alderman Joe Moreno wants to put a trial program in place this spring, but opponents worry that it will create a parking crunch.

Posted inBlogs

The transcript of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s deposition regarding his security detail is out, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd June 24, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, even Ashton Kutcher couldn’t convince the City Council not to pass Airbnb regulations.

Posted inBlogs

CPD commander: Keeping Rahm safe has become difficult ‘due to current events,’ and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd June 16, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, Lincoln Park alderman Michele Smith is getting increasingly concerned about Airbnb.

Posted inBlogs

Orr vs. Moore in the 49th Ward!

by Ben Joravsky April 16, 2015August 18, 2021

A modest proposal: Alderman Joe Moore and Cook County clerk David Orr should run against each for Democratic committeeman of the 49th Ward.

Posted inBlogs

RIP lakefront liberal

by Ben Joravsky April 10, 2015August 18, 2021

If Lincoln Parkers move any farther to the right, they’ll drown.

Posted inNews & Politics

Aldermania, round two: Welcome to the runoff elections

by Mema Ayi, Mick Dumke, Aimee Levitt, Chloe Riley and Gwynedd Stuart April 2, 2015August 18, 2021

A look at five City Council races that show the shifting political landscape in Chicago.

Posted inBlogs

Secrets, lies, and recriminations, aka the 43rd Ward debates

by Aimee Levitt March 25, 2015August 18, 2021

After facing off in nine debates, candidates Michele Smith and Caroline Vickrey can scarcely contain their hatred for each other.

Posted inNews & Politics

What’s at stake in five closely contested races for alderman

by Mema Ayi, Mick Dumke, Chloe Riley, Gwynedd Stuart and Aimee Levitt February 19, 2015August 18, 2021

In the first election after a ward remap, Aldermania strikes again.

Posted inBlogs

Incumbent alderman Michele Smith is fighting for her political life in the 43rd Ward

by Aimee Levitt February 3, 2015August 18, 2021

In the face of bad polling numbers, Smith faces her hostile opponents in a contentious debate

Posted inBlogs

The next month is the time to catch the thriving local experimental-video-art scene

by Ben Sachs January 20, 2015August 18, 2021

A preview of programs by local and formerly local artists Jake Barningham, Michele Smith, Jesse Malmed, and Melika Bass

Posted inBlogs

Steven McClellan’s off the 43rd Ward ballot but still in the race

by Aimee Levitt January 7, 2015August 18, 2021

Even though his petition was disqualified, the candidate still plans to run as a write-in.

Posted inBlogs

The politics behind Chicago’s garbage bins

by Mick Dumke June 27, 2014August 18, 2021

The City Council passed a new fee on Dumpsters—without knowing who’s going to pay, who’s going to profit, and whose idea it was.

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