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First Sign of Spring?

First Sign of Spring?

No it’s not a robin, but in Chicago possibly a well loved classic car...

2011 Political fundraising nearly $6.4M

2011 Political fundraising nearly $6.4M

The top political candidates in the area, based solely on fundraising ability in 2011...

Anticipated Cook County Board Meeting Delayed

A key meeting of the Cook County Board’s Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee has...

Reactions Come in to Vote on Redistricting

Reactions Come in to Vote on Redistricting

James Cappleman, Alderman in the 46th, was one of 41 Aldermen to vote for...

Hutton Named Reebok’s Player of the Week

By Kris Gray
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January 23, 2012
Hutton Named Reebok’s Player of the Week

                                                              Rockford IceHogs’ netminder Carter Hutton was named Reebok’s Player of the Week for the AHL. Hutton has been...

IceHogs Shut Out Stars 2-0

By Kris Gray
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January 17, 2012
IceHogs Shut Out Stars 2-0

  IceHogs players swarm around Carter Hutton after their 2-0 shut out win over the Stars.   The IceHogs were finally back home at the BMO Harris Bank Centre this afternoon, after being on the road for a over 2 weeks. The Hogs hosted the Texas Stars for a...

GORDON EAGER TO COMPETE IN CATHOLIC LEAGUE TOURNAMENT

By John_Montgomery
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January 16, 2012

Gordon wrestling head coach Grant Hoerr admits the Rams(11-11) were on a seven-year plan when he took over as the varsity coach six years ago. The Rams are doing well in his sixth season after upsetting Walther Lutheran and finishing fifth in the Morton tournament. “A couple of years...

Gordon Tech Falls to De La Salle, Bruce Weber in the House

By Jack Lydon
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January 14, 2012
Gordon Tech Falls to De La Salle, Bruce Weber in the House

 Gordon Tech Rams fell at home on Friday night to Chicago Catholic League foe De La Salle Institute Meteors, 68 to 40.  University of Illinois men’s head basketball coach, Bruce Weber, attended the game and witnessed the Rams charge back in the second quarter only to fall behind again in the third quarter...

DE LA SALLE TOPS GORDON 68-40

By John_Montgomery
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January 14, 2012

The most important part of high school basketball might be what takes place off the court in recruiting. Recruiting for grammar school players is extremely competitive. One of the basketball players that Gordon lost out on is De La Salle center Gavin Schilling. Schilling began his prep career at...

Gordon Tech Defeats UIC College Prep, 71 to 47

By Jack Lydon
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January 10, 2012
Gordon Tech Defeats UIC College Prep, 71 to 47

The Gordon Tech Rams defeated the UIC College Prep Firecats, 71 to 47, Tuesday night at Gordon Tech.  More photos from Tuesday’s game is posted on the Welles Park Bulldog FaceBook page photo galleries.  

Arena Weighs in on Redistricting Vote

By Michael Volpe
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January 21, 2012

Forty Fifth Ward Alderman John Arena was one of eight alderman to vote against the compromise map. He recently released this statement to constituents, “I voted against this map. While...

Reactions Come in to Vote on Redistricting

By Michael Volpe
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January 20, 2012

James Cappleman, Alderman in the 46th, was one of 41 Aldermen to vote for the last minute compromise map. Here’s the statement he just released to supporters, “Today I...

Ward map proposal passes council 41-8: News reports

By Patrick Boylan
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January 19, 2012

A ward map proposal has passed Chicago City Council this morning by a vote of 41-8, according to news reports. The Bulldog will have the North Side Map ready...

St. Andrew’s 3rd Annual Indoor Winter Food Fest

By Michael Volpe
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January 6, 2012

Here are the details from Alderman Harry Osterman’s office, 48th Ward,   St. Andrew’s 3rd Annual Indoor Winter Food Fest, 5649 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL.  Saturday January 28,...

Waguespack to Host Remap Townhall

By Michael Volpe
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January 6, 2012

The office of 32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack will host a town hall on the upcoming redrawn aldermanic map. The details are below.   The next public hearing on...

Local Politics

2011 Political fundraising nearly $6.4M

2011 Political fundraising nearly $6.4M

The top political candidates in the area, based solely on fundraising ability in 2011 were Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, follwed by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Illinois Senate President John Cullerton.

Anticipated Cook County Board Meeting Delayed

A key meeting of the Cook County Board’s Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee has been postponed. The hearing was scheduled for this Thursday morning and was to hold public hearings on the controversial ordinance which effectively bars Cook County from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers. The hearing would have paved the way...

Last minute map approved by City Council

Last minute map approved by City Council

A remapping proposal has passed Chicago City Council by a vote of 41-8.

Featured News

Smith Says Keep Lincoln Park Whole

By Michael Volpe

Speaking in front of an overflowing crowd, 43rd Ward Alderman Michele Smith was clear and unequivocal, Lincoln Park must be protected and kept whole...

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