Gage Park, Brighton Park
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
New Park District Headquarters In Brighton Park On Track To Open This Summer
Residents can expect summer programs at the new headquarters, Park District officials said during a community meeting Tuesday.
Slain Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso Remembered At Funeral As Husband Who Was Proud Of Work
The officer loved to salsa, often taking his wife out dancing, fellow officers and friends recalled during his funeral services.
Wife Of Slain Chicago Police Officer Speaks Out: ‘You Are And Always Will Be A Hero’
Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso was killed Wednesday while chasing a man on the Southwest Side, authorities said.
Man Killed Chicago Cop In Front Of Playground Full Of Children, Prosecutor Says
A judge ordered Steven Montano, 18, to be held without bail at a Friday hearing as he faces a murder charge in the slaying of officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso.
18-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Killing Of Chicago Police Officer
Steven Montano was charged with first-degree murder Thursday in the death of officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso, 32.
Chicago Police Officer Shot And Killed While Chasing Man In Domestic Incident
The officer, a five-year veteran of the department, was responding to a call about someone with a gun chasing a woman when the fatal shooting happened, police officials said.
Ald. Ray Lopez Avoids A Runoff To Win Third Term Representing The 15th Ward
Lopez, who ran for mayor but dropped out and recommitted to running for his South Side seat, said his reelection was a "thank you" from residents for addressing their biggest concerns.
12th Ward Challenger Julia Ramirez Unseats Newly Appointed Ald. Anabel Abarca
Ramirez, a community organizer, won 56.5 percent of the vote, ousting the appointed alderperson, who served as former Ald. George Cardenas' chief of staff.
Jeylu Gutierrez Will Replace Indicted Ald. Ed Burke, Becoming 14th Ward’s 1st New Leader In 50 Years
Gutierrez will be the first Latina to represent the majority Hispanic ward. Ed Burke, for decades one of Chicago's most powerful politicians, had backed the other candidate.
12th Ward Candidate Julia Ramirez Will Speak At Thursday Forum
The forum starts 6 p.m. Thursday at Kelly High School. Challenger Julia Ramirez will be the only candidate in attendance.
Dance Classes, Candlelight Cruises And Locally Grown Flowers: 10 Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day In Chicago
Ditch your typical dinner-and-a-movie date for a wine-making experience, candle-making class or drag brunch.
12th Ward Residents Can Get Catalytic Converters Tagged To Deter Theft
The Sunday event is the latest in a series to cut down on skyrocketing catalytic converter thefts. The car parts can cost up to $2,500 to replace.
Deering (9th) Police District Council Candidates
Meet the candidates for the seats representing parts of Back of the Yards, Brighton Park, McKinley Park and Bridgeport.
Chicago Lawn (8th) Police District Council Candidates
Meet the candidates for the seats representing parts of the Far Southwest Side.
Indicted Ald. Ed Burke Is Retiring After 54 Years. Here’s Who Is Running To Replace Him In 14th Ward
Candidates Jeylú Gutiérrez and Raul Reyes hope to be the 14th Ward's first new alderperson since 1969.
Southwest Side City Council Candidates Will Debate At Curie High School Next Week
The forum will feature Ald. Anabel Abarca and challengers in the 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th ward races. Block Club's Madison Savedra will moderate.
Ald. Raymond Lopez Faces 2 Community Activists In 15th Ward Race After Abandoning Mayoral Bid
Gloria Williams, who runs a nonprofit in West Englewood, and Vicko Alvarez, a former North Side ward staffer, are the two candidates trying to unseat the sitting 15th Ward alderman, Ray Lopez.
Newly Appointed Southwest Side Alderperson Faces Community Organizer In Bid For 12th Ward Seat
Julia Ramirez, a longtime Brighton Park resident and community organizer, is challenging Ald. Anabel Abarca, who was appointed to the open seat last month.
New 12th Ward Alderperson To Face One Challenger After Candidate Knocked Off Ballot
Joseph Mercado, 20, was removed from the ballot for not filling out the right paperwork. That leaves Julia Ramirez as Ald. Anabel Abarca’s only challenger in the Feb. 28 election.
Ald. Anabel Abarca Sworn In To Lead Southwest Side’s 12th Ward
The former chief of staff to George Cardenas replaces him as he heads to the Cook County Board of Review.