An ordinance prohibiting unlicensed vehicle dealers from working on non-registered autos took effect at the end of March.
Author Archives: Robin Sluzas
From volunteer to alderwoman: Jeylu Gutierrez’s journey of service
With the winds of history pushing her forward, Ald. Jeylu Gutierrez defeated Paul Reyes to become the first Latina woman to represent the 14th Ward.
Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade in pictures
Pictures from this year’s Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Sun shines bright on Archer Avenue Working Families St. Pat’s parade
The Archer Avenue Working Families’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade honored fallen first responders last Saturday.
Tabares: Focus, move forward, keep making a difference
Southwest News-Herald’s Women’s History Month celebration continues with 23rd Ward Latina Alderman Silvana Tabares’ determined rise and no, it’s not alderwoman.
Update: Quinn wants to require more votes to pass bond sales
The Johnson administration’s controversial long-term loan shifts the repayment burden to future generations.
Archer Avenue St. Pat’s Parade grows, honors fallen heroes
The Archer Avenue parade continues its tradition of honoring the city’s fallen police, firefighters and everyday working people on Saturday, March 15.
City rezones property, forcing closure of Archer Avenue bar
Zoning change forces Garfield Ridge bar closure after fatal shooting, illegal reopening.
City Council delays vote on $830M bond plan over loan terms
The $830 million general obligation bond loan funding city infrastructure projects including Chicago Public Schools could cost taxpayers an additional $2 billion by 2050.
Quinn seeks zoning change to shutter controversial bar
Alderman Quinn moves to shut down a Garfield Ridge bar after a fatal shooting and illegal reopening, sparking community outrage and hearings.
