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Ald. Tom Tunney Goes To Bat For Paul Vallas After LGBTQ Leaders Question His Equal Rights Record

Elected officials and community members said Vallas limited LGBTQ content when he was Chicago's schools chief, but Tunney said Vallas has fought for LGBTQ rights since the '90s.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

New 44th Alderman Bennett Lawson Shares Survey To Connect With Lakeview Neighbors

Lawson, who will succeed longtime Ald. Tom Tunney, is already gathering feedback from people who live, work or own a business in Lakeview.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Alderman-Elect Bennett Lawson Gets Head Start On Transition To Succeed Tom Tunney In 44th Ward

Lawson, Tunney's longtime chief of staff, ran unopposed. His priorities will include public safety, improving infrastructure, advocating for LGBTQ people and fostering better collaborations in the ward.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Lakeview Ald. Tom Tunney Endorses Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas In Mayor’s Race

Tunney endorsed Mayor Lori Lightfoot in the 2019 election. The outgoing alderman said he's voting for Vallas this time, claiming Lightfoot has neglected the city's North Side and Downtown business districts.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Bennett Lawson Will Likely Succeed Ald. Tom Tunney In 44th Ward After Challenger Knocked Off Ballot

Lawson is now unopposed in the race to replace powerful Ald. Tunney, who is retiring. Nathan Bean, who was booted from the ballot, is suing to reverse the ruling.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

LGBTQ Bars Across Chicago Increase Security After Mass Shooting At Club Q In Colorado Springs

From pat-downs to wanding patrons with metal detectors, gay bars are increasing security in light of recent attacks against the LGBTQ community.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Outgoing Ald. Tom Tunney Backs Proco Joe Moreno In 1st Ward Race

Moreno, who is running to unseat Ald. Daniel La Spata, said he's "humbled" and "grateful" for the Lakeview alderman's support.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Lakeview Lutheran Church To Be Demolished And Replaced By 37 Affordable Apartments, New Church

The redevelopment, which was approved Wednesday by City Council, will allow the property to be turned into a six-story building.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Lakeview Ald. Tom Tunney Is Not Running For Mayor

After a few months of considering jumping into the mayoral race, Tunney announced Friday he's decided against it.

Citywide

After At Least 5 Five People Forced Into Car And Robbed Near Wrigley Field, Leaders Call For More Cops

Ald. Tom Tunney said he told police "once again" that more officers need to patrol the entertainment areas along Clark and Halsted streets, he said.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Tom Tunney For Mayor? Petitions To Get Outgoing Lakeview Alderman On Ballot Going Around As He Decides

Supporters of Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) are petitioning to get him on the ballot for the 2023 mayoral election while he decides whether to challenge Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Ald. Tom Tunney Endorses Chief Of Staff Bennett Lawson To Replace Him As 44th Ward Alderman

Lawson has served as chief of staff to the powerful North Side alderman since 2007.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Ald. Tom Tunney Won’t Seek Reelection After 2 Decades Serving Lakeview

The powerful North Side alderman will retire at the end of his term, he announced Tuesday morning.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Lakeview Ald. Tom Tunney Says He Might Quit — Or Run For Mayor: Report

Ald. Tom Tunney told the Sun-Times Mayor Lori Lightfoot is "vulnerable" and added that he may — or may not — throw his hat in the ring to run against her.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Despite Post-Pride Stabbings, Shootings, Lakeview Alderman Says Police ‘Did A Very Good Job’

Local Ald. Tom Tunney, who said last week he was "deeply concerned" about the Chicago Police Department's post-parade plans, said officers responded "amazingly well" to the mayhem.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Ald. Tunney ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Pride Parade Security, Wants More Officers, He Tells Top Cop

Ald. Tom Tunney asked Supt. David Brown for more officers at Sunday's Pride Parade, which he said could be the largest in Chicago history.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

AIDS Garden Chicago Opens Along Lakefront, Dedicated To The Thousands Lost To The Deadly Epidemic

The memorial was created near the site of the former Belmont Rocks, a popular gathering place for LGBTQ people between the 1960s and 1990s.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Despite Delay, Bally’s River West Casino Proposal Primed For City Council Vote Next Week

Alderpeople must "do some studying this weekend" after last-minute updates. A vote is planned Monday, sending the proposal to the full City Council on Wednesday.

Citywide

Lightfoot Set To Announce Casino Pick As Critics Question The Selection Process

The mayor is widely expected to choose the Bally’s River West proposal over the loud objections of neighbors and some aldermen.

Citywide

After 3 Shootings In A Week, Lakeview Leaders Say Police Staffing Levels In The Area Are ‘Unacceptable’

The most recent shooting happened early Sunday, when a bullet grazed a woman who was inside a bar in the 1000 block of West Belmont Avenue.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
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