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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.

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Ald. 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.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park

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.

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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.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park

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.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park

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.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park

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.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park

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.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park

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.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park

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.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park

$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.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park

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.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park

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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park

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.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park, 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.

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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.

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