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Home » William Beavers

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Posted inBlogs

We’re pretty sure somebody’s going to become alderman of the Seventh Ward

by Mema Ayi January 15, 2015August 18, 2021

Natashia Holmes, appointed Seventh Ward alderman two years ago, will have to beat nine challengers to stay in office.

Posted inBlogs

How one Alderman Mell begat the next Alderman Mell

by Mick Dumke July 25, 2013August 19, 2021

In classic Chicago tradition, Rahm Emanuel appoints Deb Mell to replace her father in the City Council.

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A few nice words about Mayor Rahm

by Ben Joravsky January 23, 2013August 18, 2021

A few nice words about Sandi Jackson’s attempts to get Mayor Rahm to appoint her former chief of staff as alderman of the Seventh Ward

Posted inNews & Politics

Our first-ever awards for ‘achievement’ in local politics

by Ben Joravsky and Mick Dumke December 29, 2011August 19, 2021

Our first-ever awards for ‘achievement’ in local politics

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The honor system

by Mick Dumke July 30, 2008August 19, 2021

State legislator Annazette Collins has been fined for not properly disclosing her campaign fund-raising and spending, but she’s not the only official whose finances don’t add up.

Posted inBlogs

William Beavers: The Tim Gunn of Cook County politics

by Whet Moser May 9, 2008August 19, 2021

Cook County: dressed for success, but success it never comes.

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Statesman for a moment

by Mick Dumke February 20, 2008August 19, 2021

Tony Peraica tries on the mantle of county board peacemaker.

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I’m not with Stupid

by Mick Dumke December 10, 2007August 19, 2021

This election season, everybody seems to be running against Todd Stroger.

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The congressman’s friend

by Mick Dumke December 5, 2007August 19, 2021

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. declines to endorse his lifelong friend Howard Brookins Jr. for Cook County state’s attorney.

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Don’t cry for me, city council

by Mick Dumke June 7, 2007August 19, 2021

Darcel Beavers hasn’t left the city council.

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