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- News & Politics, Politics Feb 18, 2019
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Five challengers take on 46th Ward alderman Cappleman from the left
Gentrifying Uptown may be ready for the return of Helen Shiller’s spirit.
- Blogs, Bleader May 31, 2018
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How Dems in red states can fight off Trump’s vicious attacks
Let's hope voters in states from North Dakota to West Virginia appreciate senatorial independence from Trump.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Mar 28, 2017
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With collusion question, Mike Quigley probes Trump team’s connection to Russia
The Illinois rep and House Intelligence Committee member asks what Trump knew about the Russian hacks and when he knew it.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 3, 2015
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Crime and affordable housing—issues that just won't go away in the 46th Ward
Challenger Amy Crawford says Alderman James Cappleman hasn't done enough to crack down on crime.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 24, 2015
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A plan to use $14 million in Uptown TIF funds stalls—and a runoff looms
Affordable housing has been a divisive issue in the 46th Ward for years, but neither candidate for alderman is talking about it much before the April 7 runoff.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 5, 2015
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Charges of intimidation, guns, and suspicious packages fly in Seventh Ward race
Things get nasty—and strange—in the south-side ward once led by Sandi Jackson and her husband Jesse Jackson Jr.
- Columns & Opinion, On Culture Jul 22, 2013
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Next on the hit list: Edo Belli's Cuneo Hospital complex
Two more notable mid-20th-century buildings are threatened with destruction.
- Best of Chicago, City Life Jun 20, 2012
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Best Politician We'd Like to Resurrect
1990s Helen Shiller (46th)
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 15, 2011
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New Report Shows a Reliable City Council for Daley
- News & Politics, Politics Jul 22, 2010
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Why Can't Chicago Recycle?
A world-class city, a "green" mayor—what's the problem? Insiders say the city's budget woes are only part of the story.
- Blogs, Bleader May 6, 2010
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A Chicagocentric Mother's Day Gift Guide
Mother's Day gift ideas for Mom, available on CafePress and Zazzle.
- News & Politics, Politics Dec 17, 2009
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It Doesn't Take Much to Be a Maverick
Alderman Tom Allen makes history by daring to question the mayor's pet financing scheme in City Council chambers.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 26, 2009
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Charge it to my account once more
Aldermen spent more than $3 million last year on expenses incurred as part of their "official duties"--like expensive cars, bottled water, and parking tickets.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 25, 2008
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Dumpster dealing
A debate percolates on garbage, recycling, money, and the great Dumpster controversy of 2008.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 19, 2008
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The bad-news budget
The City Council passes Mayor Daley's 2009 budget by a 49-1 vote.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 18, 2008
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Same time next year
The City Council has always voted overwhelmingly for Mayor Daley's budgets, and tomorrow it will probably keep its streak alive.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 26, 2007
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The final countdown
In the last days of the municipal election campaign, nothing is too dirty or too bizarre.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 9, 2007
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A technical foul on Helen Shiller?
Another battle in the fight between 46th Ward alderman Helen Shiller and challenger James Cappleman.
- News & Politics, Our Town Feb 27, 1992
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In Honor of Danny Sotomayor