(Chicago Sun Times) — Ald. Helen Shiller (46th) is the first Chicago aldermen to publicly declare her decision not to seek re-election. But, she won’t be the last. Political retirements, promotions and mayoral ambitions could cost the City Council nearly one-third of its 50 members. And that’s not counting incumbent aldermen who could be tossed […]
(Chicago Defender) — Chicago’s City Council’s Black Caucus, made up of 19 Black aldermen, is a diverse group with varying opinions and myriad ideas. Yet, the group of elected officials sometimes bands together when it comes to voting on issues affecting minorities. Last year members passed an Olympics ordinance that guaranteed employment, housing and business […]