Byron Sigcho Lopez
After Last Mass At St. Adalbert Church In Pilsen, Local Alderman Moves To Get Control Over Future Plans For The Site
Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez will push to change the church's zoning to ensure the community has a say in what will replace it.
St. Adalbert Parishioners Want To Take Over Their Beloved Church: ‘The War Has Not Been Won Or Lost Yet’
Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez is putting pressure on the archdiocese to meet with parishioners, saying he might work to "downzone" the property.
Pilsen Historic Designation Plan Gets Thumbs Up From Landmarks Board — But New Alderman Calls For More Community Input
The proposal will be sent to the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards for consideration, city officials said.
Chicago Democratic Socialists Celebrate City Council Wins, Plan For Future: ‘I Never Imagined We Would Have 6’
The Daily Line: Five new Democratic Socialists were elected alderman this year, raising DSA's ranks to six at City Hall.
Ald.-Elect Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Treasurer’s Office To Host Workshop For Homeowners At Risk In Cook County Tax Sale
The workshop is scheduled at St. Procopius Elementary School, 1625 S. Allport St. from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1.
Should Pilsen Become A Historic Landmark District? Some Say City Is Trying To ‘Shove This Down Our Throats’
The process initially was set to extend late into the summer, but was expedited after someone tried to demolish three buildings in the proposed district.
Apartments Built On Pilsen Lot Near Paseo Trail Should Have 30% Affordable Housing, Ald.- Elect Sigcho Lopez Says
The lot at 18th and Peoria is owned by Property Market Group, which pitched plans for a 465-apartment development on the site.
Fierce Solis Critic Byron Sigcho Lopez Wins Seat To Become 25th Ward’s First New Alderman In Two Decades
In a high-stakes, contentious race, the community organizer landed 54.3 percent of the vote over challenger Alex Acevedo.
25th Ward Candidates Tackle Gentrification And Development At Final Debate Before Election
Byron Sigcho Lopez and Alex Acevedo hope to replace disgraced — and missing — Ald. Danny Solis, who held the seat for 23 years.
25th Ward Runoff: Byron Sigcho Lopez, Alex Acevedo Set To Square Off At Forum Wednesday
It's a heated race with Ald. Danny Solis gone, as the 25th Ward will soon have a new leader for the first time in more than two decades.
State Rep Alleges Chinatown Votes Are Being Stolen To Help Candidate Trying To Replace Danny Solis
Candidate Byron Sigcho Lopez slammed the allegations against his supporters as a "desperate attempt to deceive voters."
Candidate Vying For Ald. Solis’ Seat Calls For His Resignation: ‘You Don’t Wear A Federal Wiretap Voluntarily’
“Aldermen don’t choose to wear wires because they are innocent," another 25th Ward candidate said.
Sigcho Lopez Gets To Stay On Ballot, Making Way For A 5-Way Race In 25th Ward
The race has been left wide open after veteran Ald. Danny Solis announced he would not seek re-election.
