Politics
Three remaining candidates for Chicago school board president discuss views on school closings, other issues during NW Side forum
by BRIAN NADIG Whether the next Chicago school board president can serve independently of the special interests that support them was asked…
45th Ward Democratic Committeeperson Michael Rabbitt seeks accountability in ‘Broadview Six’ case after prosecution’s actions come under scrutiny
by BRIAN NADIG Criminal charges against the “Broadview Six” were dropped months ago, but for them the case is now an attempt…
45th Ward Dems endorse S Gronkiewicz-Doran for alderperson
by BRIAN NADIG 45th Ward Democratic Committeeperson Michael Rabbitt and his Dems 45 organization have endorsed Jefferson Park resident S Gronkiewicz-Doran in…
Longtime Nadig Newspapers political columnist Russ Stewart passes away, wrote about 2,500 columns
by BRIAN NADIG Longtime Nadig Newspapers’ political columnist Russ Stewart died last month at the age of 76. He wrote about 2,500…
Ald. Gardiner to hold meeting on plans for first floor of historic firehouse building in Jefferson Park
by BRIAN NADIG Alderman James Gardiner (45th) will hold a community meeting next week on a proposed zoning change to allow for…
’Broadview 6’ case dropped against 45th Ward committeeperson Michael Rabbitt, other defendants; judge dismayed at actions of prosecutors
by BRIAN NADIG The case against the remaining four “Broadview Six” defendants, including 45th Ward Democratic committeeperson Michael Rabbitt, has been dropped….