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William Hall, A Lifelong Chatham Resident And Pastor, Is Ready To Begin A ‘New Chapter’ In The 6th Ward

Hall beat out a crowded field to succeed Ald. Roderick Sawyer. The Chatham native said lessons from his neighbors and father will inspire him as he leads the South Side ward.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

William Hall Declares Victory In 6th Ward Race To Replace Ald. Roderick Sawyer

With all 27 precincts reporting, Hall held 57.8 percent of the vote to challenger Richard Wooten's 42.1 percent. 

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Chicago’s Big Spenders: Here’s Who Is Paying Serious Cash To Shape The Next City Council

Millions have fueled campaigns for City Council. The way candidates get their campaign cash — and who gives it to them — often reveals a lot about their alliances, promises and priorities.

Citywide

What’s Next For Ald. Roderick Sawyer? For Now, Longtime 6th Ward Leader Says He’s Focused On Backing Vallas

Sawyer, who will step down in May, supported efforts to remove police officers from schools, create local police councils and establish long-term solutions for gun violence.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

William Hall, Richard Wooten Vow To Restore Public Safety In Race To Succeed 6th Ward Ald. Roderick Sawyer

Hall and Wooten, both pastors, emerged from an 11-person race to advance to the runoff to represent the South Side ward.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

South Side Pastors Head To Runoff In 6th Ward Race To Replace Ald. Roderick Sawyer

Richard Wooten and William Hall beat nine candidates in a crowded race to represent parts of West Woodlawn, Chatham, Park Manor, West Chesterfield, Grand Crossing, Auburn Gresham and Englewood.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

As Ald. Roderick Sawyer Runs For Mayor, 11 South Siders Hope To Succeed Him In 6th Ward

Eleven candidates, most from Chatham and West Chesterfield, hope to make the 6th Ward a destination for booming economic development, thriving schools and safer streets.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Mayoral Candidate Knocked Off The Ballot After Petition Challenge Sustained

The petitions of Johnny Logalbo, a longshot candidate, were found not to be "legally valid" Thursday. Now 10 mayoral candidates remain.

Citywide

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.

Citywide

Ald. Roderick Sawyer Is Running For Mayor, Following In His Father’s Footsteps

The South Side alderman vowed to tackle the city's crime and would fire Police Supt. David Brown. "The city is lacking in terms of what people want to see in leadership," Sawyer said.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Here’s A List Of Things To Do This Weekend In Englewood, Chatham And Auburn Gresham

It's time to get out and enjoy #SummertimeChi.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

As Of Now, Ald. Roderick Sawyer Faces A Runoff — But That Could Change As Votes Trickle In

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) needs 12 more votes to avoid a runoff and Ald. George Cardenas (12th) is just two dozen votes above the threshold for a runoff.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

City Vehicle Headquarters’ Move From Lincoln Yards Site To Englewood Complete As Ribbon Officially Cut

The new Fleet and Facility Management headquarters brings 200 jobs to the South Side neighborhood.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham