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Local Politics

Interview with Paul Rosenfeld: Democratic candidate for Committeeman

By Patrick Boylan
December 17, 2011

Paul Rosenfeld talks about community and being Lobbyist 2 in an exclusive interview.

2nd Ward Map Proposal introduced

By Patrick Boylan
December 17, 2011

A second remapping proposal was submitted to the Chicago City Clerk Friday. The proposal is in opposition to a proposal submitted by about 16 aldermen on Thursday.

O’Connor: Another map expected tomorrow

By Patrick Boylan
December 15, 2011

Ald. Pat O'Connor predicts another map will be introduced tomorrow. "No North Side Alderman signed on to that map," he said of the 'Taxpayer Protection Map.'

Remap proposal puts Roscoe Village in 20th Ward

By Patrick Boylan
December 15, 2011
Remap proposal puts Roscoe Village in 20th Ward

Under a proposal filed today Roscoe Village would join the new 20th Ward, currently represented by Ald. Willie Cochran. Other proposals would have Ald. Bob Fioretti represent the area.

Sheriff’s Office Mum on Prior Spokesperson’s Controversial Statements

By Michael Volpe
December 8, 2011
Sheriff’s Office Mum on Prior Spokesperson’s Controversial Statements

The Cook County Sheriff’s department refused repeated attempts by the Welles Park Bulldog to confirm or deny several very provocative comments by Steve Patterson, who was the official spokesperson for the department until November 2011. Patterson made it clear that the Sheriff’s Department did NOT support a very controversial ordinance passed by the Cook...

Gainer Proposes Divestment from Iran in County Pension Funds

By Michael Volpe
November 16, 2011
Gainer Proposes Divestment from Iran in County Pension Funds

North Side Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer introduced a resolution at the Cook County Board Meeting yesterday that would divest the Cook County pension fund of any investment with any company that also does business with Iran. According to the legislation, the resolution states, “The Cook County Board of Commissioners calls upon the Cook...

CPS map: errors, errors and more errors UPDATED

By Patrick Boylan
November 14, 2011
CPS map: errors, errors and more errors UPDATED

A map intended to help parents make education choices is full of errors, a Bulldog study found.

Rosenfeld Announces Intention to Run for 47th Ward Democratic Committeeman

By Michael Volpe
November 9, 2011
Rosenfeld Announces Intention to Run for 47th Ward Democratic Committeeman

According to a press release just sent out, Paul Rosenfeld, owner of Government Navigation Group, a small consulting business based in Chicago, IL, has announced his intention to run for 47th Ward Democratic Committeeman. Rosenfeld has the backing of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Long time Alderman Gene Schuelter is also running for...

Polish Americans Demand Representation in New Map

By Michael Volpe
November 3, 2011
Polish Americans Demand Representation in New Map

Polish residents told aldermen they were underserved by the 2000 ward mapping, demanding greater representation in the next remap.

Local Gadfly Announces Intention to Run for Office

By Michael Volpe
November 2, 2011
Local Gadfly Announces Intention to Run for Office

An eccentric local gadfly who’s become a cult legend for religiously attending legislative meetings, townhalls, and other public meetings, where he regularly signs up and speaks, told the Welles Park Bulldog exclusively that he intends to run for office. George Blakemore has drawn the attention of both local and national media. He was recently...

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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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