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Gage Park, Brighton Park

Gage Park, Brighton Park
Gage Park, Brighton Park

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.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

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.

Citywide

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.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

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.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

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.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

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.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

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.

Back of the Yards

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.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

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.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

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.

McKinley Park

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.

Citywide

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.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

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.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Chicago Lawn (8th) Police District Council Candidates

Meet the candidates for the seats representing parts of the Far Southwest Side.

Midway, West Lawn

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.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

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.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

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.

Back of the Yards

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.

McKinley Park

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.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

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.

Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park
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