44th Ward
Alderman-Elect Bennett Lawson Ready To ‘Hit The Ground Running’ When He Takes Over As Lakeview Alderman This Month
As Lawson succeeds Ald. Tom Tunney, his checklist from neighbors include reducing crime, attracting more small businesses and improving public transportation.
New 44th Alderman Bennett Lawson Shares Survey To Connect With Lakeview Neighbors
Lawson, who will succeed longtime Ald. Tom Tunney, is already gathering feedback from people who live, work or own a business in Lakeview.
Alderman-Elect Bennett Lawson Gets Head Start On Transition To Succeed Tom Tunney In 44th Ward
Lawson, Tunney's longtime chief of staff, ran unopposed. His priorities will include public safety, improving infrastructure, advocating for LGBTQ people and fostering better collaborations in the ward.
Bennett Lawson Elected 44th Ward Alderman After Running Unopposed To Succeed His Boss, Tom Tunney
Lawson has served as chief of staff to powerful 44th Ward Ald. Tom Tunney since 2007. Tunney is retiring in May.
Bennett Lawson Will Likely Succeed Ald. Tom Tunney In 44th Ward After Challenger Knocked Off Ballot
Lawson is now unopposed in the race to replace powerful Ald. Tunney, who is retiring. Nathan Bean, who was booted from the ballot, is suing to reverse the ruling.
Lakeview Ald. Tom Tunney Is Not Running For Mayor
After a few months of considering jumping into the mayoral race, Tunney announced Friday he's decided against it.
How Much Does My Alderman Make? Here’s A Complete List
The highest-paid alderpeople will make $142,772 next year, thanks to a nearly 10 percent raise. The lowest-paid alderperson makes $115,560, by comparison.
Tom Tunney For Mayor? Petitions To Get Outgoing Lakeview Alderman On Ballot Going Around As He Decides
Supporters of Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) are petitioning to get him on the ballot for the 2023 mayoral election while he decides whether to challenge Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Ald. Tom Tunney Endorses Chief Of Staff Bennett Lawson To Replace Him As 44th Ward Alderman
Lawson has served as chief of staff to the powerful North Side alderman since 2007.
Ald. Tom Tunney Won’t Seek Reelection After 2 Decades Serving Lakeview
The powerful North Side alderman will retire at the end of his term, he announced Tuesday morning.
Ald. Tom Tunney Holds On To His Seat In 44th Ward
Despite monied challengers bolstered by the Ricketts family, Tunney had 62 percent of the vote with 95 percent of precincts reporting.
Cubs Owners Swing For The Fences To Oust Wrigleyville Alderman
Austin Baidas and Elizabeth Shydlowski are challenging Tom Tunney in the Lakeview ward.
