48th ward
Broadway Armory’s Senior Center Won’t Close As 250 Migrants Move Into Gym Shelter
Some programs at the armory will be moved to other park facilities or end early. More than 500 neighbors came out to hear plans for the shelter, which will open Tuesday.
How Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Channeled Anger Over Trump’s 2016 Election To Become Edgewater’s Next Alderperson
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth defeated better-resourced candidates to become the next 48th Ward alderwoman and Chicago's first alderperson of Filipino descent.
Joe Dunne Concedes To Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth In Hard-Fought 48th Ward Race To Replace Ald. Harry Osterman
Dunne congratulated Manaa-Hoppenworth on her victory after two days of counting mail-in ballots showed the small business owner maintaining her lead.
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Declares Upset Victory In 48th Ward Race
The race to replace retiring Ald. Harry Osterman started at 10 people before coming down to business owner Manaa-Hoppenworth and developer Joe Dunne.
Dunne, Villegas Campaigns Using Red Boxes As Apparent Signal To Outside Spenders
"Redboxing" is approved messaging on a campaign website to indirectly suggest wording and dissemination methods to PACs. Some election experts have criticized the practice, but redboxing isn’t illegal in Illinois.
48th Ward Candidates Talk Public Safety, Housing And Favorite Restaurants At Edgewater Forum
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth said her top priorities are housing affordability, economic development and health care, while Joe Dunne said he would focus on affordable housing and repealing the automatic property tax increase.
48th Ward Candidates Will Discuss Issues At Forum Wednesday Hosted By Local Chambers
Joe Dunne and Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth advanced to the runoff from a 10-candidate race to replace Ald. Harry Osterman.
Joe Dunne, Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Go Head To Head In 48th Ward Runoff
The two candidates emerged from a 10-person race to determine who will succeed retiring Ald. Harry Osterman.
Joe Dunne, Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Advance To Runoff In Open 48th Ward Race
Ten candidates joined the race to replace retiring 48th Ward Ald. Harry Osterman.
All-Affordable Apartment Building At Edgewater Streets & San Depot Unveiled With Alderman ‘Deeply Invested’
The proposal calls for redeveloping a Streets and Sanitation depot on Broadway into an 11-story apartment building with all-affordable units.
Outgoing Ald. Harry Osterman Endorses Affordable Housing Developer Joe Dunne In Packed 48th Ward Race
Dunne, a leader at Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation, is one of 10 candidates for 48th Ward alderperson.
48th Ward Candidates Aiming To Replace Ald. Harry Osterman To Debate Issues At Forum Saturday
Ten candidates are running to replace Osterman, who is retiring.
10 Candidates Are Vying To Replace Retiring Ald. Harry Osterman. Here’s What 48th Ward Voters Should Know
The 48th Ward is one of over a dozen open City Council races that will help determine the political makeup of City Hall.
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.
Ald. Harry Osterman Won’t Seek Reelection After Three Terms As Edgewater, Uptown Alderman
Ald. Harry Osterman was elected to the City Council in 2011 after time spent as a state representative. He announced Friday he will not seek another term as alderman.
Uptown Resident Nick Ward Announces Run For 48th Ward Seat, Setting Up Likely Showdown With Ald. Osterman
Nick Ward, a member of the progressive group 48th Ward Neighbors For Justice, is running for the seat held by Ald. Harry Osterman (48th).
Uptown Shootings Blamed On Outsiders As Aldermen, Police Urge Crowd Of Hundreds To Stay Involved
Violence prevention strategies were discussed and neighbors aired grievances over nearly three hours.
