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Local Politics

Lou Malnatti’s Unveils Plan for Lincoln/Montrose

By Jack Lydon
September 16, 2013
Lou Malnatti’s Unveils Plan for Lincoln/Montrose

Lou Malnatti’s Pizza unveiled plans for new restaurant in the Golden Angel location at the intersection of Lincoln, Leavitt and Montrose and seeks a zoning change from B1-2 to B3-2. Alderman Pawar’s zoning coordinator Ernie Constantino hosted the meeting at the Sulzer Regional Library Monday evening and sought input from neighbors and ward residents....

48th Von Steuben Parade Marches Up Lincoln Avenue

By Jack Lydon
September 8, 2013
48th Von Steuben Parade Marches Up Lincoln Avenue

Hundreds of German-American organizations from all over the Chicago area converged on North Center and Lincoln Square Saturday afternoon for the 48th annual Von Steuben Day parade and the German-American festival in Lincoln Square. Elected officials including 47th Ward Alderman Ameya Pawar, Illinois Attorney General and 47th Ward resident Lisa Madigan, Cook County Sheriff...

Neighbors Oppose Proposed 4131 N. Rockwell Development

By Jack Lydon
April 2, 2013
Neighbors Oppose Proposed 4131 N. Rockwell Development

  The approximately 25 neighbors and business owners that attended a public meeting at the Revere Park Fieldhouse on Tuesday evening objected to the proposed residential development at 4131 North Rockwell (Rockwell between Berteau and Belle Plaine) but for different reasons.  Most of the discussion came from neighbors immediately adjacent to the proposed development. The...

Latest Edgewater Hospital Plan Unveiled

By Jack Lydon
February 9, 2013
Latest Edgewater Hospital Plan Unveiled

40th Ward Alderman Patrick O’Connor hosted a meeting to discuss development plans for the Edgewater Hospital property this past Tuesday at St. Gregory High School. Approximately 200 people attended and heard Alderman O’Connor outline the current plan for the development of the former Edgewater Hospital property. Ald. O’Connor recapped the years of development, or...

Local Pols Host Discussion on Pension Issues

By Jack Lydon
January 10, 2013
Local Pols Host Discussion on Pension Issues

Local politicians, 47th Ward Alderman Ameya Pawar, County Commissioner Bridget Gainer (D-10th Dist.), County Commissioner John Fritchey (D-12th Dist.)  and State Representative Ann Williams (D-11th Dist.), hosted a town hall meeting Thursday evening at St. Benedict High School to discuss the pension crises facing the City, County and State.  The overflow crowd heard what could only...

Parents 4 Teachers meet to show support during strike

By Jane Rickard
September 12, 2012
Parents 4 Teachers meet to show support during strike

  On day two of the Chicago  teachers strike a group of Chicago Public School parents, teachers and supporters met at Luther Memorial Hall for a “Strike Camp”.  Speakers included Emilio Perez who spoke movingly of the need of the country to educate the 98% and to respect all children of all abilities. Karen...

David Ratowitz Speaker at Bug House Square

By Jane Rickard
July 28, 2012
David Ratowitz Speaker at Bug House Square

Local lawyer  David Ratowitz spoke as the lead speaker on stage one at this years Bug House Square celebration of free speech.  His topic on “Progressives and Segregation” was interrupted several times by hecklers and spontaneous questions from the crowd.  All to be expected at Bug House Square. To view a gallery of the days...

Public Meeting About Potential Irving & Campbell Development

By Jack Lydon
July 19, 2012
Public Meeting About Potential Irving & Campbell Development

  The new West 47th Neighborhood Assoication and its spokesman, Mike Roberts, hosted a one hour public meeting open to area residents for 47th Ward Alderman Ameya Pawar to answer questions concerning several development proposals for the former Illinois Battery property on the southeast corner of Irving Park Road and Campbell Thursday evening at the Revere Park Field...

Can’t Blame the Weather

By Jack Lydon
March 20, 2012
Can’t Blame the Weather

Despite the finest weather on an Election Day in recent memory, politicians expect a very low voter turnot.  Early numbers in the 47th Ward suggests that the Romney v. Santorum race is drawing an surprising high number of Republican ballots.  Check out Election Day photos from around the 47th Ward at the Welles Park...

Ronen Become Unacknowledged Elephant in Room for 14th District Race

By Patrick Boylan
March 18, 2012
Paula Basta, 14th District candidate for State House

The 14th Dist Primary race is coming down to continuing concerns over charges made against ward boss Carol Ronen

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Featured News

Trumbull Parents Sue to Stop Closure

By Patrick Boylan

Parents associated with Trumbull School’s Local School Council, Friends of Trumbull and the advisory boards of the school announced today they plan to sue...

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