Deb Mell
Rod Blagojevich Is Out Of Federal Prison: ‘Misfortune Has Silvered My Hair,’ He Tells WGN
On Tuesday, Rod Blagojevich was released from federal prison. He was interviewed by WGN in Denver's airport and flew back to Chicago with ABC Chicago's Chuck Goudie.
Ald. Deb Mell Concedes 33rd Ward Seat To Rossana Rodríguez-Sánchez
About a week ago, on April 17, Mell said she owed it to her supporters and staff to seek a partial recount.
Ald. Deb Mell Asks For Partial Recount In 33rd Ward Alderman Race: ‘I Owe It To My Supporters And Staff’
The 13-vote final margin was the closest race of the year, with Democratic Socialist Rossana Rodríguez-Sánchez declaring her win Tuesday night over Mell.
Sit Tight: Thousands Of Votes Remain To Be Counted In 3 Too-Close-To-Call City Council Races
Three tight races for the City Council in the 5th, 33rd and 46th wards will likely not be decided until next week.
Rossana Rodriguez Takes Narrow Lead Over Ald. Deb Mell In Too-Close-To-Call 33rd Ward Race
"In a year of anti-incumbency, with the last name 'Mell,' and all this with Ald. Burke and Ald. Solis going on, I think we're doing pretty good," Ald. Deb Mell said.
Frustrated By City’s Slow Lead Testing Process, Ald. Deb Mell Launches Program To Get 200 CPS Families’ Water Tested
"It is kind of scary when you realize what's in your water and you're hoping it's not something dangerous," one student said.
Ald. Deb Mell To Face Activist Rossana Rodriguez In 33rd Ward Runoff
With 96.45 percent of precincts reporting, Mell and Rodriguez were tied — each with 41.59 percent of the vote.
Ald. Mell ‘Disappointed’ After Election Guide Labels Her A ‘Disservice To White Dykes,’ But Author Of Guide Says It Wasn’t Homophobic
The guide calls openly-gay Ald. Deb Mell (33rd) "a defiler of bowties and a disservice to White dykes everywhere in the city."
The Perils of Aldermanic Clout Debated At 33rd Ward Forum As 3 Candidates Vie For City Council Seat
Ald. Deb Mell (33rd) is being challenged by Rossana Rodríguez-Sánchez and Katie Sieracki.
Summit Director Running For 33rd Ward Alderman Against Deb Mell, Rossana Rodriguez
"What I do for a living is literally bring people together, and I believe that's the kind of leadership the people in this ward deserve," 38-year-old candidate Katie Sieracki said.
‘It’s Not OK To Demonize A Whole Community’: Ald. Deb Mell Condemns Avondale Priest For Burning Gay Flag
The alderman also called for the priest to be removed from the church.
‘Peaceful’ Protest Planned In Front Of Avondale Church After Priest Burned Gay Flag, Made Homophobic Comments
Mell, who is openly lesbian, said the priest's move "needs to be counteracted with a peaceful, loving and compassionate response."
Community Theater Artist, Teacher Running For 33rd Ward Alderman Against Deb Mell
Puerto Rican native Rossana Rodriguez is also a longtime community organizer who led her first protest when she was just six years old.
Massive Avondale Site Up For Grabs As Company Prepares To Leave Its 7 ½-Acre Campus
Ald. Deb Mell (33rd) said she suspects the riverfront property will draw a lot of interest.
