Jim Gardiner
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Ald. Jim Gardiner Moving 45th Ward Office To A Bigger Space
A new location for the office has not been chosen yet, but they're "exploring options," a Gardiner staffer said.
9:22 AM CDTAld. Jim Gardiner Delayed Six Corners Senior Living Complex After Receiving A $5,000 Bribe, Court Documents Allege
The documents are part of the FBI investigation into the alderman's conduct when he first entered office in 2019.
Sidewalk, Alley Improvements Coming To 45th Ward
Construction could start in early summer, but the 45th Ward office is still deciding where improvements will be made, Ald. Jim Gardiner said.
Ald. Jim Gardiner Wins Reelection In Far Northwest Side’s 45th Ward
The race has been one of the most-watched aldermanic elections in the city after Megan Mathias narrowly pushed Gardiner into a runoff.
45th Ward Runoff Comes Down To Ald. Jim Gardiner, Attorney Megan Mathias
Final results from the Feb. 28 election were in flux for weeks as officials counted mail-in ballots and Gardiner hovered near the majority vote needed to win the race outright.
Ald. Jim Gardiner Is Headed To A Runoff Against Megan Mathias In 45th Ward Race
Gardiner and Mathias had been in a tight race for weeks, and it wasn't clear until the final results came out if they'd head to the runoff or if Gardiner had fended off the challengers.
Ald. Jim Gardiner Inches Toward Victory But May Still Face A Runoff In 45th As Mail-In Ballots Are Counted
Gardiner challenger Megan Mathias said she is confident the race will head into a runoff, but the incumbent had 49.9 percent of the vote as of Thursday.
Ald. Jim Gardiner Takes Big Lead In 45th Ward Race, But Still Too Close To Call
Gardiner has almost 49 percent of the vote and needs more than 50 percent to avoid a runoff, though votes still need to be counted. Megan Mathias is his closest challenger.
In 45th Ward Race, Jim Gardiner’s Challengers Say Alderman Continues To Intimidate, Harass Volunteers And Opponents
Megan Mathias, one of the alderman's five challengers, pledged that retaliation and withholding of ward services will not be tolerated if she's elected.
Ald. Jim Gardiner Defends Record As Opponents Slam His Closed-Door Policies, Criminal Probes At 45th Ward Forum
The event was mostly civil, but one man was escorted out for yelling criticisms about Gardiner.
$800,000 Townhomes Coming To Jefferson Park Lot Where Neighbors Blocked Large Apartment Building
A controversial project to build 48 apartments never got off the ground. Ald. Jim Gardiner downzoned the land, clearing the way for nine townhomes.
Ald. Jim Gardiner Should Be Investigated For Harassing Challenger’s Volunteers, Ethics Board Tells City Watchdog
The investigation adds to a series of other investigations, lawsuits and allegations against the alderman, who is seeking a second term.
Ald. Jim Gardiner Obsessed Over Facebook Comments, Launched ‘Terror Campaigns’ Against Critics, Former Staffer Testifies
In depositions made public last week, Gardiner denies going after his critics. His campaign claims he is the victim of a "multi-layered campaign of political harassment."
5 Candidates Are Challenging Ald. Jim Gardiner To Represent Far Northwest Side’s 45th Ward
The field hoping to deny Gardiner a second term includes longtime residents, community activists, an attorney and a business owner.
Portage Park Breakfast Place Aims To Bring Brunch To Former Fannie’s Spot On Montrose
The business owners want a zoning change to sell alcohol at brunch, a move that neighbors support.
Northwest Side’s Busy, Dangerous Intersections Get New Speed Cameras
Speed cameras have been added in Jefferson Park, Dunning and along Milwaukee Avenue in front of Schurz High School, close to where drivers hit and killed two cyclists.
Belmont-Central Group Could Oversee Six Corners City Services While Officials Replace Ousted Chamber Of Commerce
City leaders yanked funding for the Six Corners business group in October over contract violations, leaving the busy commercial district without a government-funded group to coordinate key services.
Ald. Jim Gardiner Threatened Team Collecting Signatures For Opposing Campaign, Volunteer Says
Gardiner, who already faces lawsuits and investigations into his conduct, is seeking a second term. He's shown on Ring camera video approaching an opponent's volunteer in Norwood Park.
Portage Park Business Owner, Community Advocate James Suh Joins Race To Unseat Ald. Jim Gardiner
Suh joins four challengers who are hoping to be on the ballot for 45th ward alderperson in next year's election.
Portage Park Activist Ana Santoyo Running For 45th Ward Alderperson, Aims To Be A Voice For Women, Union Workers
A library worker, Santoyo said her campaign will focus on health care and abortion access, affordable housing, police accountability and better protections for union workers.