Aldermen talk increased taxes on vape devices
by KEVIN GROSS Some Northwest Side aldermen discussed why the cost of vaping has become more expensive in the city after the City Council approved an ordinance that nearly doubles the city’s tax for...
Category: Politics
Compaints served in alleged racially charged cop statements
by BRIAN NADIG Two Chicago police officers reportedly have been served with complaints in connection with an investigation into Alderman John Arena’s (45th) allegations that 31 officers made racially charged comments on social media...
Officer reportedly served with complaint; Arena alleges police, firefighters made racially charged remarks against Jeff Pk housing plan
by BRIAN NADIG A Chicago police officer reportedly has been served with a complaint in connection with an investigation into allegations by Alderman John Arena (45th) that 31 officers made "racially charged" comments on...
Martwick, Kessem make campaign pitches at group meeting
by KEVIN GROSS Republican candidate Ammie Kessem and Democratic incumbent Rob Martwick discussed their campaigns as they run in the 19th Illinois House District at a meeting of the Big Oaks-Union Ridge Neighborhood Association...
McAuliffe will be only name on ballot for 20th House District race
by BRIAN NADIG State Representative Michael McAuliffe’s name will be the only candidate listed for the 20th House District race on the Nov. 6 ballot, virtually assuring him of re-election. The Cook County Democratic...
Alderman Laurino plans to retire in May
by BRIAN NADIG The 39th Ward will have a new alderman next spring. Alderman Margaret Laurino (39th) announced her retirement on Friday. She plans to remain on the job until her term ends in...
