| 单词 | alderman |
| 例句 | After his first victory in 1915, Thompson had appointed the black alderman Louis B. Anderson to be his floor leader in the city legislature. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z In the aftermath, a black alderman was appointed by the city council to take Washington’s place, but his tenure was relatively short. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z In exchange, supplicants pledged their votes, helping the Democratic aldermen who filled the city council to fend off their Republican opponents. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He entered politics as an alderman in 1790, and then because of his record of achievement and an amiable personality, the rest of the aldermen chose him to be mayor in 1792. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z A Democratic alderman elected by the residents of Packingtown threatened escalated violence if the mayor did not take action: “We must defend ourselves if the city authorities won’t protect us.” A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z But they would now be in competition with the black agenda put forward by the two black aldermen and backed by the power of the Republican mayor. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Buoyed by this example of success, thousands of new migrants massing in the city’s second ward in 1917 and 1918 took to the polls and elected two black aldermen to represent them. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Every day more and more city officials failed to show up at work: judges and clerks, aldermen and secretaries. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z There were still plenty of Democratic aldermen and department heads in city government. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z A precinct captain, an alderman, a lawyer, or a United States representative, probably. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Mayor Clarkson could have cited his powerlessness, could have pleaded concern for his family, and fled the danger, as many other aldermen were doing. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z He kept tabs on the latest book reviews, the American League standings, and what the South Side aldermen were up to. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The first black alderman had been elected in 1915, and he was later elected to Congress. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The aldermen plan to present a list of modifications that strengthen oversight and transparency. Cameras green-lighted, trust plan delayed 2012-04-19T03:15:00Z It’s surely no coincidence that the alderman Walter suspects of having an affair with his wife is profoundly green and wants to install wind turbines around the capital’s perimeter. A Dutch Novelist Pokes Holes in His Country’s Pretensions 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z Emanuel wants the council to authorize the Chicago Infrastructure Trust, but some aldermen are concerned that would result in giving the mayor close to blank-check authority over major public works projects. Mayor's Infrastructure Trust plan advances 2012-04-16T22:09:00Z Data from the pension fund show that aldermen in the Tribune/WGN-TV analysis retired with an average of 25 years of service, roughly the same as the average retiree in the municipal pension plan. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z After contacting the local alderman and not hearing back, she organized a public meeting that was attended by her neighbors, the mayor, and other officials. A Jazz Singer Fights Niagara Bottling 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z Emanuel is expected to present his speed camera proposal to City Council on Wednesday, and his aides began briefing aldermen on the plan Monday. Mayor's speed cameras would help ally 2012-03-13T05:01:00Z In the last 36 years, according to one report, 31 former or sitting Chicago city aldermen have been convicted of corruption or other crimes. Television Review: Stirring Chicago?s Corruption Stockpot 2011-02-06T20:30:11Z A decades-old requirement for Chicago gun owners to register their firearms will soon be off the books after a panel of aldermen on Monday recommended repealing it. Trouble returns to swing metal 2013-08-06T05:00:00Z Before he was an alderman, Fioretti was a city attorney and later represented police officers accused of misconduct in civil lawsuits. Chicago police review board reforms pass 2011-09-08T20:52:00Z Though few had specific ideas for fully funding libraries, some aldermen suggested using tax increment finance funds while Ald. Aldermen decry proposed library cuts 2011-10-22T02:47:00Z Several aldermen took to the council floor to say the speed cameras are needed because they will save lives, a point the mayor has stressed while selling the plan. Cameras green-lighted, trust plan delayed 2012-04-19T03:15:00Z The result is that many aldermen will end up making more in retirement than they did when they served on the council. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z Emanuel also said the proposed changes indicate his willingness to work with aldermen, rather than try to dictate how business will be done --- a criticism sometimes leveled at his predecessor, former Mayor Richard Daley. Emanuel compromises on city budget 2011-11-04T17:58:00Z She was not the only alderman not at the meeting. City Council passes new ward map 2012-01-19T17:25:00Z And no one in Hollywood knew what an alderman was. A Rich tradition: Can Chicago shake political stereotype with new mayor? 2011-02-22T00:45:00Z Lee drew backlash from Mayor Rahm Emanuel and some aldermen when he announced the title of the movie earlier this year. Spike Lee's 'Chi-Raq' gets Dec. 4 release date 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z Noting the tough economic times, the aldermen calculated the cost of the raises at $1.6 million. Aldermen suggest library workers give up raises to avoid cuts 2012-01-11T01:54:00Z But before 1991, the pensions were modest, and few aldermen bothered to participate in the fund. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z In 1991, the same year he secured his much larger pension, Daley's administration helped aldermen land a dramatic pension increase, providing them with benefits far exceeding those of the average city worker. How Daley beefed up his pension payouts 2012-05-02T02:00:00Z The aldermen ruled against them on all counts. 2010-02-07T06:40:00Z Emanuel is hoping aldermen will approve the trust in April after reviewing it for a month. Emanuel to push for trust on projects 2012-03-09T06:00:00Z On Tuesday, Emanuel rebuffed calls by some aldermen to delay a vote on the Chicago Infrastructure Trust. Cameras green-lighted, trust plan delayed 2012-04-19T03:15:00Z The analysis by the Tribune and WGN-TV is based on pension fund documents that show the aldermen's initial pensions, their life expectancy and the value of their contributions and investment returns in the private market. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z And that is a partnership that hears the aldermen, listens to their suggestions and ideas and then addresses them.” Emanuel compromises on city budget 2011-11-04T17:58:00Z Within the show, "The Chicago Code" tells the story of a police superintendent trying to bring down a corrupt alderman and clean up the city's culture. 'Code' on the ropes 2011-03-02T01:11:00Z By law, the job of a Chicago alderman is part time. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z Twitter next informed me that a St. Louis alderman got arrested for illegal assembly as mesmerizing Benin singer Angelique Kidjo harnessed the percussive punches of Brown's "Say It Loud!" Watching James Brown tribute at the Bowl, thinking of Ferguson 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z By coordinating a six-day delay on a vote, the mayor was able to outmaneuver aldermen who wanted more changes. Cameras green-lighted, trust plan delayed 2012-04-19T03:15:00Z But the lopsided approval of the map does not avoid the possibility of a lawsuit, which several aldermen said was inevitable. City Council passes new ward map 2012-01-19T17:25:00Z Passed in 2006, it granted aldermen automatic pay raises pegged to changes in Chicago's cost of living. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z But red tape with the city delayed the shop's opening several times, forcing Wu to "go beg our local alderman for assistance," Wu told the Boston Globe in 2021. Is Michelle Wu America’s food justice mayor? 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z Chicago won't be charging tolls on Lake Shore Drive anytime soon, nor is a city income tax on the table, Mayor and aldermen indicated Tuesday. No taxes, tolls, but mayor open to ideas 2011-09-28T04:02:00Z He was a barrister, a City of London alderman, a magistrate and one of Boris Johnson's appointees on the London Fire Authority. Simon Walsh: the vindictive persecution of an innocent man 2012-08-11T23:11:00Z The perk for aldermen also shows how the Daley administration leveraged city pension funds for political purposes rather than protecting the modest, sustainable retirement benefits promised to city workers. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z Labor leaders and aldermen who favor the mayor's plan urged passage, playing up the jobs the projects funded by the trust would create. Council backs Emanuel's rebuilding plan 2012-04-24T18:19:00Z Experts predict up to 20 new aldermen on the 50-seat council and a likely power shift. Rapper Rhymefest could be on Chicago City Council 2011-02-18T21:36:20Z I talked to, I happened to run into Anthony Beale yesterday, the alderman, talked to him. Tribune interview with Rahm Emanuel 2012-02-12T13:12:00Z Neither innocent nor guilty, you could skulk here for decades, while the alderman’s daughter grows old: between step and step, grow old yourself, slip the noose of your name. Book Excerpt: ‘The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher’ 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z Tom Tunney, a White man who represents Boystown as Chicago’s first openly gay alderman, declined to comment on his neighborhood’s tensions. In the face of hostility at Chicago gay bars, two Black lesbians create their own 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z That's because the law allows aldermen to easily upgrade past service at a low cost compared with the benefits they stand to receive. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z After Emanuel first introduced the plan about six weeks ago, some aldermen said it did not include enough oversight provisions. Council backs Emanuel's rebuilding plan 2012-04-24T18:19:00Z The alderman pledged not to accept contributions from employees and contractors. Dorothy Brown on way to fourth term 2012-03-21T01:11:00Z He tells her about a meeting he was at until late, with speech after speech, then complains about having to appoint Jim Neary an alderman. 'Boardwalk Empire' Recap: No Exit 2014-10-12T04:00:00Z Several aldermen winked at the idea of a so-called commuter tax on the income of suburbanites who work downtown, conceding it would be easier to tax people they don't represent. No taxes, tolls, but mayor open to ideas 2011-09-28T04:02:00Z Some of the City Council’s most influential aldermen proposed a crackdown today on crowd participation at council meetings that would ban everything from signs and posters to clapping and booing in the public gallery. Aldermen want to quiet public at meetings 2012-02-16T03:15:00Z Most of the 21 aldermen in the Tribune/WGN-TV analysis have retired within the past five years, and there are 53 more in the pipeline. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z Chicago aldermen are expected to pass Mayor 's $6.3 billion budget plan by a wide margin today. Protests ahead of vote on city budget 2011-11-16T08:47:00Z This ticket from Massachusetts features an elaborate layout for the names of alderman candidates, a decorative style that also served to deter ballot manipulation. This Is What Democracy Looked Like 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z The professor also wants ethics rules that govern the conduct of city staff to be extended to aldermen. Chicago area tops in public corruption: study 2012-02-15T15:31:00Z Testifying at a budget hearing this week, Hoff told aldermen he is “adamant” about keeping the truck staffing levels the same, because to lower them would put residents and firefighters in danger. Emanuel likes his fire chief, doesn't always agree with him 2011-10-28T21:09:00Z One city alderman compared Chinese architect Ma Yasong’s design for the museum to a spaceship for Jabba the Hutt, while Bears football fans have complained that it would replace prime tailgating lots at Soldier Field. George Lucas: To feel the true force of ‘Star Wars,’ he had to learn to let it go 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z Of the 50 current aldermen, 15 have other jobs, ranging from part-time consultant to full-time business owner. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z The inflated benefits for aldermen represent a small fraction of the municipal pension plan's $6.7 billion in unfunded liabilities. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Monday will appoint an outspoken former alderman to represent Chicago on Metra's board of directors as the commuter rail agency tries to bounce back from a summer mired in controversy. Trouble returns to swing metal 2013-08-06T05:00:00Z There was great detail on it, including the names of aldermen and "Rod Blagojevich, as Ex Governor 'New Fish,'" with "New Fish" circled in red ink. John Kass: Rahmfather Mystery solved 2012-03-08T06:00:00Z Some aldermen might not like it, but it's not expected to derail Emanuel's carefully crafted $6.3 billion budget from passing the City Council by a wide margin Wednesday. Protests ahead of vote on city budget 2011-11-16T08:47:00Z The compromises were announced days after 28 of 50 aldermen sent Emanuel a letter expressing concerns about some of the budget cuts and the sticker fee increases. Emanuel compromises on city budget 2011-11-04T17:58:00Z At Monday’s hearing, some aldermen wondered why there’s such a rush by Emanuel to push through the trust ordinance only a month after the mayor’s office introduced it. Mayor's Infrastructure Trust plan advances 2012-04-16T22:09:00Z Private investigators, politicians off record, aldermen off record, police, whatnot. Steve McQueen on “Widows”: “It is an emotional awakening for these women” 2018-11-17T05:00:00Z The Finance Committee’s 11-7 vote represented a close tally and followed hours of questions by aldermen and some criticism from public advocacy groups. Mayor's Infrastructure Trust plan advances 2012-04-16T22:09:00Z But good government groups, several aldermen and Inspector General Joseph Ferguson said those steps did not ensure full compliance with city ethics rules, hiring regulations and state government sunshine laws. Council backs Emanuel's rebuilding plan 2012-04-24T18:19:00Z Beckford was the only legitimate son of an immensely rich London alderman. David McKie's top 10 eccentrics in literature 2011-03-02T11:31:07Z Sellers of packaged foods, along with restaurants and grocery stores with good inspection records, will be allowed to perform their own food inspections under a "risk-based" trial program aldermen approved. Aldermen remember Maggie Daley 2012-01-19T06:00:00Z Half of the aldermen who already retired under the inflated pension plan held outside jobs while serving on the City Council, according to financial disclosures reviewed by the Tribune and WGN-TV. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z They have met with some of the usual resistance from state authorities reluctant to finance city improvements and from some aldermen who want money now allocated for parks, trees and after-school programs redirected toward violence-prevention. In Chicago and Philadelphia, the Difference a Park Makes 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z Yet documents show that at least seven of those aldermen have been allowed to contribute to the pension fund as if they were making the maximum possible salary. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z That convinced a handful of opposing aldermen, but others said those steps did not go far enough. Council backs Emanuel's rebuilding plan 2012-04-24T18:19:00Z The major obstacle she faced was the indomitable figure of Holtby's mother, Alice, the first woman alderman of the East Riding. Winifred Holtby's South Riding 2011-02-19T00:05:25Z His father was the executive vice president of Thompson Peck, an insurance company in New Haven, Conn., and was also the chairman of the board of aldermen in Milford. Hannah Peck, Logan Beirne 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z The mayor then changed the ordinance to put an alderman on the board and guarantee a council vote on all projects involving city money, assets or property. Council backs Emanuel's rebuilding plan 2012-04-24T18:19:00Z But when it comes to discussing their chances of success, he’s as blunt as an alderman up against the wall at a raucous town hall meeting. Can the Chicago River be saved? 2013-02-24T15:00:00Z Kane is a wily autocrat who can wax poetic in speeches but privately brings aides and even aldermen to their knees — sometimes literally. Television Review: ?Boss,? With Kelsey Grammer on Starz - Review 2011-10-20T20:03:50Z The “Good Times” episode chosen by ABC’s producers is one of its most remembered, from November 1975, in which James and Florida Evans are at odds over an upcoming alderman election. Review | ABC’s live ‘Good Times’ and ‘All in the Family’ try again to rekindle the magic of yesterday’s sitcoms 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Simon is a barrister specialising in actions against the police, an alderman of the City of London, a magistrate and was formerly an aide to the Mayor of London. Extreme porn trial: consensual sex and the state 2012-08-08T16:29:27Z He added that in running for 20th Ward alderman earlier this year "the arts was put on trial" and as a hip-hop artist he was stigmatized. The law remains the same 2011-10-04T19:17:00Z "We once lived and breathed that mill," the 12-year alderman said. Dave Matthews Caravan a field of dreams 2011-06-28T21:50:00Z To get a better sense of his character, he spent time with several aldermen, even accompanying them as they met with constituents and attended City Council meetings, where he studied their demeanor and body language. Television: Reform? Forget It, Boys, It?s Chicago 2011-02-06T02:08:20Z To deal with criticism from aldermen and civil rights groups, the mayor scaled back proposed ordinances for all future public demonstrations in Chicago, including a large boost in fines for violations. Little protest from Council on mayor's rules 2012-01-19T03:23:00Z Several aldermen said reducing access to libraries would be counterproductive to the city’s goal of improving education. Aldermen decry proposed library cuts 2011-10-22T02:47:00Z Nicholas Sposato, 36th, who is eligible for a higher pension benefit in a shorter amount of time as an alderman than when he served as a Chicago firefighter. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z According to state law, the aldermen's only responsibility is to draft and approve legislation. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z Only a handful of the 50 aldermen voted against giving Emanuel the authority, citing concerns the new ordinances would stifle dissent. Little protest from Council on mayor's rules 2012-01-19T03:23:00Z In Vienna, state broadcaster ORF quoted an unnamed spokesperson for Andreas Mailath-Pokorny, Vienna's alderman for culture, as saying any repatriation request would be considered but it was "relatively unlikely" it would be granted. Italians seek return of Salieri's remains 2013-01-29T20:16:03Z Under the plan, aldermen and other elected city officials became eligible to receive up to 80 percent of the salary they earned during their last month of work. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z Nicholas Sposato, 36th, a freshman alderman who helped spearhead the letter effort, said, "Overwhelmingly, for me, people are concerned about the library cuts." Aldermen send 'Dear Rahm' letter 2011-11-02T05:01:00Z I’m thankful that we have a mayor and aldermen that recognize the importance of safety at all levels.” Illinois Senate approves speeding cameras 2011-10-26T22:19:00Z Jonathan Biermann, a friend of the groom who is an alderman there, is to officiate. Caro Dubois, Yohan Benizri 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z But volunteers, churches and some aldermen say the response is too slow and inefficient. Chicago struggles to house asylum-seekers as winter weather hits the city 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z An alderman facing criminal charges that he entered the U.S. Connecticut alderman facing charges in Jan. 6 riot defeats incumbent GOP mayor after primary recount 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z DiGiovanni, who was elected alderman 10 months after the attack, has acknowledged being at the Capitol that day but has denied any wrongdoing. AP Election Brief | What to expect in Connecticut’s municipal primaries 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z DERBY, Connecticut — A Connecticut alderman and mayoral candidate is pressing ahead with his campaign after being charged this week by federal prosecutors with illegally entering the U.S. Connecticut official continues mayoral campaign despite facing charges in Jan. 6 case 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z He was not an alderman for the city of Derby at the time. Connecticut official continues mayoral campaign despite facing charges in Jan. 6 case 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z “There is no immediate closing of the terminal. The council’s call is to relocate the terminal – and we await a follow up from the alderman on investigations,” he wrote in an email response. Amsterdam wants ships to moor less, votes to move terminal out of city in latest hit to tourism 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Elected as an alderman in 2021, DiGiovanni was arrested Aug. 15 on a misdemeanor trespassing charge after civilian online investigators found photo evidence he was part of the crowd that stormed the Capitol. Connecticut alderman facing charges in Jan. 6 riot defeats incumbent GOP mayor after primary recount 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z In Derby, the Republican primary winner will advance to the November general election to face Democrat Joe DiMartino, a former alderman. AP Election Brief | What to expect in Connecticut’s municipal primaries 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The decision to allow the festival to go forward did little to quell anger among its detractors, who vowed to elect aldermen who would vote their way. This City Had Quietly Celebrated Pride Before. In 2023, That Was Not an Option. 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z Chicago, home to nearly 2.7 million people, has 50 aldermen representing the city. Group recommends reforms for scandal-plagued Los Angeles city council 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z The Mid and East Antrim Council alderman will issue a "fulsome and genuine apology" at a further hearing, the High Court heard. Michelle O'Neill wins libel case over DUP councillor's kennel comments 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z Prosecutors charged Tate on April 18 with using his public position as a Racine alderman for his private benefit, online court records indicate. Judge tosses felony charge against former parole chairperson 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Tate initially announced that he would resign as an alderman to begin as violence interruption coordinator in mid-November. Former Wisconsin parole board chair charged with felony 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Members of their wing now hold the mayor’s office in Los Angeles and a majority on the board of aldermen in St. Louis. For Progressive Democrats, New Momentum Clashes With Old Debates 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z A special mayoral election in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last year pitted Democratic city alderman and acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson against Republican Bob Donovan. Law-and-order candidates stumble in major cities even as crime remains top issue for voters 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Mr. Mason’s opponent, Henry Perez, a Republican city alderman opposed to abortion rights, said voters in Racine did not care much about the issue. Democrats Run on Abortion, Even for Offices With Little Say on the Issue 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Tate initially announced that he would resign as an alderman to begin his role as the coordinator in mid-November. Judge tosses felony charge against former parole chairperson 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Ogles never served in any elective position, and he does not appear on any of the various city advisory committees where citizens serve alongside aldermen, according to archived lists from 2004 to 2008. Analysis | Tennessee congressman Andrew Ogles’s résumé is too good to be true 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Sophia King, the alderman for the area, said the person who died was found in the apartment where officials believe the fire began. High-rise fire kills one, injures 8, on Chicago’s South Side 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Sophia King, the alderman for the area, said none of those taken to hospitals were seriously injured. Chicago firefighters battle flames at high-rise apartment 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Mayor Butler announced the “mandated civil emergency curfew” two days after Christmas, and on Thursday, the city’s aldermen voted to extend the measure into the first week of January. In a Small Arkansas City, Crime, Dread and an Emergency Curfew 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z Byron Sigcho-Lopez, the alderman who represents Pilsen on the Chicago City Council, stood among the prayer group, recalling all the history of the church and the multicultural effort to save it. In Chicago, a Battle Over a Religious Statue Is About Much More Than Religion 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z The organization offers a form for people to fill out directing them to the contact information for their alderman and Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Chicago voters oppose cutting down thousands of trees in Jackson Park and South Shore for Obama Center, golf project 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Just one-fifth of the current City Council is female, compared with more than half of New York City Council members and a third of Chicago aldermen. Karen Bass could be L.A.’s first female mayor. How important is milestone to Angelenos? 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z “In many ways, it does feel like there is not a lot of hope,” Mr. Hallquist, the alderman, said. Fears Over Fate of Democracy Leave Many Voters Frustrated and Resigned 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z On Thursday, he was scheduled to raise money for Rich Girard, a former alderman and school board member who is running for state senate in New Hampshire. Hogan’s exploration of a presidential bid intensifies 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Individual talks with suppliers were certain to lead to an agreement, alderman Saskia Bruines wrote in a letter to the city council, but not before the Oct. Dutch city of The Hague seeks exemption from EU sanctions against Russia 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z When everyday challenges arose, whether sanitation problems or the need for a sidewalk along a muddy road, citizens would approach their alderman to find a solution. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z The city council recently rejected an alderman’s proposal to raise it to 10 mph just last week. Carefree highway: Chicago Mayor Lightfoot’s motorcade has over $650 in unpaid traffic tickets 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z As backlash mounted in Lexington — a town of 1,600 people, 80 percent of whom are Black — the board of aldermen voted 3-2 Wednesday to oust Dobbins, effective immediately. Police chief bragged about shooting Black man 119 times, according to recording 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, the Moss Point mayor and board of aldermen presented Evans with a certificate of commendation for his actions. Mississippi teen recounts rescuing 4 people from drowning 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z In 1969, he was elected alderman in Bolton, part of a wave of Black officials who were filling local elected office across the South in the wake of the Voting Rights Act. ‘He Took Jan. 6 Personally’ 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z This phrase referred to the process by which every citizen of the city, no matter their ethnicity or race, was a ward resident with an alderman who spoke on their behalf at city hall. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z “Normally, it’s a few town halls led by your alderman. We were meeting every week for eight months negotiating this.” Black Developers Elevate Community Needs in Major Projects 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Lewis Reed, president of the Board of Aldermen, Alderman Jeffery Boyd, and John Collins-Muhammed, who resigned last month as an alderman, were indicted on May 25, the U.S. attorney’s office said in a news release. St. Louis aldermen indicted on bribery, other charges 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Jay Stone grew up in the rough-and-tumble world of Chicago ward politics, the son of a longtime city alderman. The hypnotherapist and failed politician who helped fuel never-ending hunt for election fraud 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Two other Black candidates had also won alderman races in Bolton that year. ‘He Took Jan. 6 Personally’ 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Even after a local alderman spearheaded the construction of Grayson Stadium, more than a dozen teams and affiliations passed through over the years. Meet the Savannah Bananas, the baseball team captivating fans and MLB 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Roberts, 34, comes from a political family - his father and uncle were St. Louis aldermen. State senator to challenge Cori Bush in 1st District primary 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z So far as they were concerned, the colonial assemblies were inferior local bodies more like boards of village aldermen than the august House of Commons. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z When he ran for alderman in 2003, he was crushed at the polls after party leaders sent city workers out to campaign against him. The hypnotherapist and failed politician who helped fuel never-ending hunt for election fraud 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z The town’s current mayor and vice mayor are Black, as are most of its aldermen. Tennessee could scale back oversight of town’s finances 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Mr. Madigan was also accused of offering to help a Chicago alderman seek an appointment on a state board as part of a scheme to steer business to his law firm. Powerful Ex-Illinois House Speaker Is Indicted on Federal Charges 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z A Chicago alderman is asking the Chicago Public Schools to explain an alleged discrepancy in its coronavirus dashboard. Chicago alderman demands CPS explain COVID-19 dashboard discrepancy 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z Before winning the seat in 1992, Mr. Rush enlisted in the Army, helped found the Illinois Black Panther Party and served as a Chicago alderman. Representative Bobby Rush, Longtime Illinois Democrat, Will Retire 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z Running for 32nd Ward alderman on Chicago's North Side in 2003, Stone preached good government, transparency and election reform. The hypnotherapist and failed politician who helped fuel never-ending hunt for election fraud 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Years later, he decided he could do more from within the establishment and was elected as a Chicago alderman, serving eight years. Longtime US Rep. Bobby Rush of Illinois won’t seek 16th term 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z The mayor and aldermen also ordered Colbert to have a 45-day probation period. Anger management ordered for officer who knelt on man’s back 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z His father, Paul, was an alderman in Boston and Kelly himself worked in Gary Hart’s presidential campaign in 1988. LSU's Brian Kelly accused of faking Southern accent when talking to Tigers fans at basketball game 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z The average was closer to 1 in the city’s alderman races. Should the Seattle area adopt new voting systems for elections? The conversation is growing. 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z Testimony in a 2006 federal corruption trial involving top Daley administration officials described how party bosses ordered city workers to campaign for Stone's opponent, the sitting alderman. The hypnotherapist and failed politician who helped fuel never-ending hunt for election fraud 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Angelito Tenorio, a West Allis alderman who is running for Wisconsin state treasurer, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he was watching the parade with his family when he witnessed the SUV speeding toward the procession. HOLIDAY HORROR: SUV seen plowing at high-speed into Christmas parade as children watched in terror 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z Angelito Tenorio, a West Allis alderman who is running for Wisconsin state treasurer, said he was watching the parade with his family when they saw the SUV come speeding into the area. Investigators examining if parade crash driver was fleeing crime; 5 dead and 40 injured 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z “All of a sudden I heard a loud bang,” said Mr. Tenorio, an alderman for nearby West Allis. Five Dead After Driver Plows S.U.V. Into Holiday Parade in Wisconsin 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z A local private investigator and former city alderman, he had attended every day of the trial, in which he had more than a passing interest. To Paramilitary Groups, Rittenhouse Verdict Means Vindication 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z “All of a sudden I heard a loud bang,” said Mr. Tenorio, an alderman for nearby West Allis. Five Dead After Driver Plows S.U.V. Into Holiday Parade in Wisconsin 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z Angelito Tenorio, a West Allis alderman who is running for Wisconsin state treasurer, said he was watching the parade with his family when they saw the SUV come speeding into the area. 5 dead, 40 injured after SUV speeds into Christmas parade 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z George Cardenas, a city alderman, says such incidents are part of a "crime pandemic" sweeping the city. Chicago mayor needs to dump police boss if ‘crime pandemic’ isn’t addressed, critic says 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z Don Paul Browne, a city alderman, was marching in the parade with the mayor but had already left and did not witness what happened. Five Dead After Driver Plows S.U.V. Into Holiday Parade in Wisconsin 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z “I’m really concerned about the gun fetish, and those who really buy into the ‘good guy with a gun’ scenario,” Anthony Kennedy, an alderman in Kenosha, said after the verdict. To Paramilitary Groups, Rittenhouse Verdict Means Vindication 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z Don Paul Browne, a city alderman, was marching in the parade with the mayor but had already left and did not witness what happened. Five Dead After Driver Plows S.U.V. Into Holiday Parade in Wisconsin 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z Elkhayyat, who sometimes goes by the name Ray Elk, told Horn Lake aldermen that the building would not have outside loudspeakers to issue calls to prayer. Lawsuit: Anti-Muslim prejudice prompted city to block mosque 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z He asked aldermen to back the union and support a proposal requiring council approval for policies that govern disciplining city employees, saying those who didn't would see challengers in the 2023 municipal election. Chicago vaccine mandate: Police union boss no longer banned from speaking out against policy, judge rules 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z The one-year pilot program, funded by the nearly $2 billion Chicago received from the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan, is supported by most of city’s 50 aldermen. Chicago poised to create one of the nation’s largest ‘guaranteed basic income’ programs 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z Mr. Kennedy, the alderman, who is also Black and an Army veteran, agreed. To Paramilitary Groups, Rittenhouse Verdict Means Vindication 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z He asked aldermen to back the union and support a proposal requiring council approval for policies that govern disciplining city employees, saying those who didn’t support it would see challengers in the 2023 municipal election. Judge to rule on barring union from discussing vaccine order 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z “So many folks have been losing for decades. They would call the alderman about their trash cans and nothing would happen. But you get involved with us, we’re trying to teach people to win.” These Chicago residents are trying to revitalize their neighborhood without gentrification 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Former Kenosha city alderman Kevin Mathewson, who helped organize the action, wrote in the call out for neighbors to “take up arms to defend our City tonight from the evil thugs.” A protester shot by Kyle Rittenhouse sues Kenosha, Wis., says police deputized ‘vigilantes’ 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z The Chicago basic income proposal dates back two years when a small group of aldermen led by Villegas proposed a resolution that would have established a $50 million basic income program. Chicago poised to create one of the nation’s largest ‘guaranteed basic income’ programs 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z Paul Beakman, a former officer who is running as a Democratic candidate for alderman in the Upstate New York town of Lockport, said he feels the country is less safe under Mr. Biden. ‘Disgusted’: Biden’s support from police disintegrates eight months into his presidency 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z Chicago Public Schools in 2020 voted to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day, provoking outrage from several alderman and Italian American groups. Tensions persist between legacy of Columbus, native people 2021-10-09T04:00:00Z The mayor and five alderman also penned a letter to Foxx imploring that she reconsider charges against at least the offenders who first fired into a residential home around 11 a.m. Chicago gang shooting: Lightfoot asks feds to review evidence after prosecutor Foxx files no charges 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Several gun cases, but no weapons, were found, a fact the mayor and alderman say alone warrants further investigation. Chicago shooting: Lightfoot, prosecutor Foxx exchange war of words over no charges filed in gang gunfight 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z The proposal came after a bloody weekend that saw nine homicides across the city, 56 people shot and an alderman attacked. Chicago Mayor Lightfoot’s $16 billion budget proposal includes more spending on police amid gun violence spike 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Ahern said the alderman refused medical treatment, and a suspect was taken into custody as charges are pending. Chicago weekend violence includes 56 shooting victims, 9 murders and alderman attacked at 'problem corner' 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z The Chicago Tribune reported earlier this week that each alderman has until Sept. 15 to accept or reject a salary raise of almost 5.5%, which would begin at the start of the new year. Some Chicago officials eligible for the highest pay bumps in more than decade, report says 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z Others in the area weren’t so lucky — one Canton alderman’s home was swept off its foundation. Extreme flooding leaves 2 dead, 20 unaccounted for in North Carolina 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z But the mayor and alderman wrote in their letter Monday that from their perspective, "the individuals who initiated the gunfire are not ‘mutual combatants’ and certainly weren’t firing in self-defense." Chicago shooting: Lightfoot, prosecutor Foxx exchange war of words over no charges filed in gang gunfight 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z Both had pushed competing proposals that failed to get much support from aldermen. Chicago City Council approves new layer of police oversight 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z Napolitano then suggested that aldermen, like himself, should start tackling the problem on their own so curb crime in the area. Chicago alderman on violent Fourth of July weekend: ‘This is a war zone’ 2021-07-05T04:00:00Z Thirty-one aldermen make the highest salary amount, according to data compiled by the news site. Some Chicago officials eligible for the highest pay bumps in more than decade, report says 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z In a compromise, alderman voted to rename one of the city’s iconic roads to Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive renamed to honor Black man 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z Kelly Russell, an alderman in the city of Frederick, said the toll lanes would provide better mass transit for residents in her outer suburb because commuter buses would use the lanes free. Maryland toll lanes plan removed from key environmental analysis, jeopardizing federal approval 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z "Let me be clear, these attacks on 75th Street or, anywhere in our communities, are unacceptable," said Roderick Sawyer, the area’s alderman. Violent weekend: Mass shootings in 3 states leave 2 dead, at least 30 wounded 2021-06-13T04:00:00Z St. Anne’s is also the resting place of other prominent Black figures in Annapolis history, such as William H. Butler, the first Black alderman. Headstone of wealthy 19th century free Black man found in Annapolis cemetery 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z An alderman serves as a city council member and a legislator who represents the residents of his or her ward, and is the only electable Chicago official who can receive such a pay raise. Some Chicago officials eligible for the highest pay bumps in more than decade, report says 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z Members are appointed by the mayor and approved by aldermen. St. Louis police oversight board undermined, report says 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z The aldermen said they denied the application because of concerns about insufficient water supply for fire sprinklers and the possibility of traffic and noise. Mississippi city denies site approval for proposed mosque 2021-04-24T04:00:00Z Ards and North Down alderman Bill Keery made the comments at a special council meeting last week. DUP politician suspended for 'ill-judged' Prince Philip comment 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z Only aldermen and staff needed for the meeting will be allowed inside the council chambers on Wednesday. Chicago council will meet in person, with virtual option 2021-04-18T04:00:00Z Each alderman is eligible for pay changes depending on Consumer Price Index changes, according to the Tribune. Some Chicago officials eligible for the highest pay bumps in more than decade, report says 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z In Urbana, Democrat Christopher Evans was elected alderman for Ward 2 with 67 votes. Editorial Roundup: Illinois 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z There would be no loudspeakers outside the building issuing a call to prayer, Elk told the aldermen Tuesday. Mississippi city denies site approval for proposed mosque 2021-04-24T04:00:00Z Jones’ reform efforts will be aided by the election of four new progressive aldermen, the result of a “flip the board” campaign led by Alderwoman Megan Green. Reform-minded leaders now at the helm in St. Louis 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z Many Mississippi cities are electing mayors and members of city councils or boards of aldermen this year. Mississippi primaries narrow fields for municipal offices 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z When aldermen in Evanston, Ill., approved the country’s first municipal reparations program last week, it drew some criticism — and not just from people who hate the principle. Perspective | Evanston’s grants to Black homeowners aren’t enough. But they are reparations. 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z “It is the start,” said Robin Rue Simmons, an alderman and an architect of the measure. Chicago Suburb Shapes Reparations for Black Residents: ‘It Is the Start’ 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z “There was a lot of eye-rolling” about Mr. Johnson’s recent comments about the Capitol siege, said Scott Berg, a conservative who has served as a Brookfield city alderman for 20 years. Assaulting the Truth, Ron Johnson Helps Erode Confidence in Government 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z “There was a lot of eye-rolling” about Johnson’s recent comments about the Capitol siege, said Scott Berg, a conservative who has served as a Brookfield city alderman for 20 years. Assaulting the Truth, Ron Johnson Helps Erode Confidence in Government 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z A month later, she provided Caledonia alderman Tammy McCool with nine boxes of goods to distribute among seniors at Walt Willis Mobile Home Park. Mississippi teacher starts community pantry ‘just to help’ 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z Saulter also said Lightfoot's proposal does not include provisions in an ordinance introduced last month by aldermen, including one that would prohibit officers from pointing guns at children. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, police propose changes to search warrant process after botched raid 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z Opponents, including aldermen, cited concerns about crime and protecting gang members. Chicago mayor signs plan boosting sanctuary protections 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z That is changing under Lightfoot’s term, marked by fiery council meetings provoked by a small group of aldermen demanding accountability. New watchdog report condemns Chicago police, mayor for responses to protests, riots 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z He said he and other aldermen heard from constituents opposed to federal money going to the police payroll. Chicago spent $281.5 million in pandemic relief cash on cops 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z Alderman Quinn Parham presented Bishop’s ideas to the board of aldermen at a town hall meeting, and the pantry was officially approved with plans to find it a space in town still pending. Mississippi teacher starts community pantry ‘just to help’ 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z The task force includes the head of the local NAACP, two aldermen and others, and is led by the Rev. Darryl Gray, a longtime activist leader. St. Louis jail tensions ‘boiled over’ amid COVID-19 worries 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z The workhouse has been a fraught subject in St. Louis, and the city’s board of aldermen approved a plan last summer to close it by the end of 2020. After St. Louis jail unrest, inmates’ advocates allege desperate conditions while officials defend pandemic response 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z Ben Clemons, a Nashua alderman, said his city already is looking at a significant tax increase to make up the funding lost due to the pandemic. School choice debate returns to New Hampshire Statehouse 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z The mayor hasn’t said if she will sign or veto the measure if aldermen pass it next week. St. Louis aldermen endorse 18-hour aircraft surveillance 2021-01-23T05:00:00Z The board of alderman voted to hold public hearings on the proposed ordinance. Starkville officials mull change that would allow brewpub 2021-01-09T05:00:00Z “Ms. Halsema is very brave to tackle this problem,” said Els Iping, a former alderman for the city of Amsterdam and an activist for a better balance between inhabitants and tourists in the city center. In Amsterdam, getting high at coffee shops may soon be for locals only 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z So yes, city aldermen were not in the loop, but there was good reason for that. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z The Vicksburg mayor and aldermen agreed Monday that the city will accept a parcel of land that’s next to the existing Crawford Street park. Vicksburg gets deal on land to develop downtown dog park 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z Dozens of aldermen also objected with concerns over health and racial equity. Some Chicago teachers expected in schools stay home 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z The disturbing video prompted wide criticism, including from Chicago aldermen who called for more hearings on the "cover-up of a wrongful police raid." Victim of botched Chicago police raid cancels meeting with Lightfoot after parties can't agree to terms 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z The city’s mayor and aldermen reached an agreement with a railway company Wednesday, clearing up questions about who owns some waterfront property, the Vicksburg Post reported. Vicksburg anticipates cruise lines’ waterfront developments 2020-12-26T05:00:00Z Overriding the veto would require the support of the Republican alderman who initially voted in favor of removing the statue. Mayor vetoes council vote to remove Columbus statue, blasts ‘cancel culture’ 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z A group of 18 St. Louis aldermen signed a letter asking Parson to require masks statewide, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Tuesday. Missouri senators advance $1.2B virus aid package 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z “Here’s a guy who understands government at all levels,” said Michelle Harris, a Chicago alderman who represents a predominantly Black ward on Chicago’s south side that benefited from Emanuel’s push for Chicago Transit Authority modernization. Biden weighs Rahm Emanuel for transportation secretary 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that city voters on Tuesday approved a measure requiring nonpartisan elections for mayor, comptroller, aldermanic president and alderman. St. Louis voters approve nonpartisan elections 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z Leake and Tully previously served on the board of aldermen and various other community boards in the past. Louisiana town elects first new mayor in 36 years 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z Black men occupied three of 10 alderman seats after the Fusionists claimed power. A Black voting rights activist confronts the ghosts of racial terror in North Carolina 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z Through cuts made with the cooperation of city officials elsewhere in the budget, according to Mayor Rickey Williams Jr., aldermen will consider a tax rate that shows the slightest increase for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Illinois Editorial Roundup: 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z Fans noted that he had chased down surveillance videos that exposed bad police behavior and, before leaving his alderman post in 2017, pushed for police body cameras that have still not been bought. When Armed Vigilantes Are Summoned With a Few Keystrokes 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z He heads two western New York police associations and is even running as a Democrat for city alderman in Lockport, New York. ‘Future of policing depends on this election’: ‘Defund’ movement drives cops to Trump, GOP 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z Walker served in the Army in Vietnam, became the town’s first Black police officer in 1965 and later became the first Black alderman. Bridge to be named for Tennessee town’s first Black officer 2020-10-12T04:00:00Z Residents recall only one Black mayor and one Black alderman in the city’s recent history. Texas police officer antagonized people in small town prior to shooting, residents say 2020-10-10T04:00:00Z Adams County supervisors and Natchez aldermen approved the lobbying contract shortly before it went into effect Oct. Ex-congressman hired to lobby for Mississippi city, county 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z If Attorney General Eric Schmitt, Parson, and Republicans in the Missouri Senate would stop pretending to be St. Louis aldermen and do their real jobs, the state would be better for it. Recent Missouri editorials 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z Speaking on Jordan’s behalf were his pastor and a local alderman. A police shooting ignited unrest in Kenosha. Current and former officers say the department’s problems with race go much deeper. 2020-09-20T04:00:00Z Anthony Kennedy, an alderman who represents the heavily Black district where Mr. Blake was shot, argues that deeper, more fundamental change is needed. After Unrest, Kenosha Wrestles With What Comes Next 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z Napolitano said at least ten aldermen are “selling false hope to people and this is wrong the way they’re going about doing this.” Chicago alderman calls for National Guard in city after FBI warns of gang plot to target police 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z Harper told aldermen that he would work in Mississippi’s capital city to help Natchez and Adams County pursue state money and economic development projects. Ex-congressman hired to lobby for Mississippi city, county 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z Federal prosecutors say the former Democratic alderman used campaign funds for his home mortgage and other personal expenses. Former St. Louis alderman sentenced for misusing funds 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z “We need to fund the postal service and fight off this attempt to shut them down,” said Robert Moran, a Sheldon alderman. Rural residents fear post office will face cuts 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z It also must establish a training program, which the city’s mayor, board of alderman and police chief must attend by Oct. Lawsuit over Missouri city’s ticket quota settled 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z “What I saw in that video is disturbing,” said Anthony Kennedy, a Kenosha alderman who represents Mr. Blake’s district. Wisconsin Reels After Police Shooting and Second Night of Protests 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z He added that many Chicago aldermen have been largely “silent in this whole matter too.” Chicago police union chief on surge of retirements: 'Silent majority' supporting law enforcement must speak up 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z He headed the prosecution that led to the conviction of a powerful Chicago alderman, Thomas E. Keane, a close associate of Mayor Richard J. Daley, and uncovered further corruption in the city’s Democratic political machine. James R. Thompson, Illinois’ longest-serving governor, dies at 84 2020-08-15T04:00:00Z Clay’s father, Bill Clay, was a St. Louis alderman in the 1960s who took on a prominent bank over concerns about its discriminatory practices. Bush latest Ferguson protester with political success 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z During a Monday news conference, an alderman who represents on the City Council the neighborhood where the shooting occurred said that the suspect approached the area, aimed at a rival and opened fire. Man charged in shooting death of 9-year-old Chicago boy 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z “What the president says isn’t important,” Mr. Miller said, “but what this city alderman running in Chicago says is.” These Conservatives Have a Laser Focus: ‘Owning the Libs’ 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z An alderman who represents the ward where the killing occurred said the alleged gunman and his intended target knew each other and that both men used to live in Cabrini-Green with their families. Chicago Police: Suspect arrested in slaying of 9-year-old 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z He recalls using the Voting Rights Act in successful challenges to Mississippi officials who tried to block his election as city alderman and then mayor. Perspective | I interviewed John Lewis 45 years ago. His commitment to voting rights never wavered. 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z Chicago aldermen are divided over the removal of two Christopher Columbus statues, with some praising the move while others felt “blindsided,” according to reports. Chicago aldermen divided over removal of Columbus statues 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z "Of the 50 aldermen on Chicago's city council right now, not a single one of them is a Republican -- not one." Tucker: Chicago's Lightfoot 'bowing to the mob,' has 'no idea' what she's doing' 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z With Ward 3 Alderman David Little not in attendance, the 3-3 split among the aldermen illustrates that this was not a move that enjoyed a consensus, for reasons that should be obvious. Editorial Roundup: Mississippi 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z She was a cook for the family of Charles M. Walker Jr., who would become a Chicago alderman, corporation counsel and judge. Overlooked No More: Nancy Green, the ‘Real Aunt Jemima’ 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z As an elected chief, there are also limits on oversight of Jimenez, as he is not subject to replacement by the mayor or aldermen. Cops ousted for bad behavior often land in one place 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z The city reopened its search for a new executive director after the board of aldermen’s first choice declined the post, Mayor Lynn Spruill told The Dispatch. Starkville readvertises open parks director job 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z Napolitano, a Chicago alderman, encouraged people to stop “vilifying” the police. Alderman, former officer on deadly weekend in Chicago: 'Where is the outrage?' 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z The alderman voted to close executive records about Friday’s meeting. Missouri police chief reinstated after inflammatory posts 2020-06-15T04:00:00Z A former businessman in the 1970s, Montano was appointed for two years to be Waukegan 1st Ward alderman in the late 1960s, his daughter said. Korean War veteran sees medals for first time at ceremony 2020-06-14T04:00:00Z “As an citizen, and as an alderman, I wanted to make sure our people were safe, I wanted to make sure our businesses weren’t going to get destroyed.” Southern Illinois towns are reckoning with racist past 2020-06-14T04:00:00Z That means participating in our local government by attending council, aldermen and supervisors meetings, which will raise your awareness and provide an opportunity to share your views and suggestions. Editorial Roundup: Mississippi 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z The city aldermen held a special meeting in which they took a vote and unanimously urged Mr. Marx to resign. A Small Mississippi Town, ‘Asking for a Breath’ After Mayor’s Remarks Unleash Protests 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z “You don’t need years to debate it,” said Pascal Smet, a Brussels alderman who is in charge of public space and heritage in the city. Black Lives Matter protesters in Belgium want statues of colonialist King Léopold II to come down 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z “My ward is a s--- show,” one alderman reportedly said. Chicago police fight 'doxing' attempts targeting officers amid George Floyd unrest 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z “My ward is a s--t show,” one alderman says. Distraught Chicago officials heard on tape fuming over looting, riots: 'My ward is a s--t show' 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z The Lincoln City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday evening, when the body will choose Goodman’s replacement, aldermen said. Lincoln aldermen to select new mayor after incumbent quits 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z Leaders in Manchester, including Mayor Joyce Craig, called for two aldermen to resign after reportedly making inflammatory comments about protesters on social media. More than 10,000 in Providence protest George Floyd’s death 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z Petal’s board of aldermen also agreed the mayor should step down. Mississippi mayor apologizes for tweets on George Floyd 2020-05-31T04:00:00Z PETAL, Mississippi - A Mississippi mayor whose remarks about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody sparked outrage is resisting calls to resign, including from his own town’s board of aldermen. Minneapolis protests spread to other cities across the US 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z One alderman asked how seniors and vulnerable populations were supposed to get medicine and food if “every CVS, every Walgreens is shutting down.” Distraught Chicago officials heard on tape fuming over looting, riots: 'My ward is a s--t show' 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z PETAL, Mississippi — A Mississippi mayor whose remarks about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody sparked outrage is resisting calls to resign, including from his own town’s board of aldermen. Minneapolis protests spread to other cities across the US 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z It’s been several years since the board of aldermen last took it up. Small Missouri city considers silencing train whistles 2020-05-22T04:00:00Z He was elected to the alderman board in 1981 and for years served as the board’s only black alderman from a majority-white ward, according to the Winston-Salem Journal. N.C. Rep. Womble, champion for sterilization victims, dies 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z The mayor’s reorganization plan was expected to be presented at a meeting May 18 with city aldermen. Vicksburg considers options as virus wreaks havoc on budget 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z The resolution passed unanimously, as the aldermen and alderwomen made good on campaign promises regarding clean energy goals. Editorial Roundup: Georgia 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z Monahan has the authority to discipline and even dismiss the police chief on his own, but the mayor and aldermen and alderwomen will certainly be made privy to the investigation and the eventual recommendations. Editorial Roundup: Georgia 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z The city’s seven aldermen, who are each paid a $20,000 annual stipend and are essentially part-time employees, would forfeit $333 monthly. Editorial Roundup: Mississippi 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z In tonight’s installment, David L. Maack, a former alderman from Racine, Wis., shared his experience of voting in the state’s elections, which were held yesterday. How It Ended for Sanders 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z Moss Point Mayor Mario King was leading a board of aldermen meeting Tuesday night on Zoom when someone interrupted the online gathering, which the mayor was also streaming on Facebook Live, news outlets reported. Mississippi mayor’s online meeting hacked with racial slurs 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z She said the board of aldermen would consider changes to the policy at its next meeting, scheduled for Monday night. When coronavirus hits, but the water is shut off 2020-03-28T04:00:00Z In a 4-3 vote, aldermen rejected the proposal, which accomplishes two things - neither of them helpful. Editorial Roundup: Mississippi 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z For Paul de Rook, an alderman on Groningen city council, it’s a crucial question. The new-look shopping mall that doesn't sell stuff 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z “We were saying: The goal is to not have a nuclear war, not to plan and prepare for it,” said Terry Bouricius, a Burlington alderman at the time who accompanied Mr. Sanders on the trip. As Bernie Sanders Pushed for Closer Ties, Soviet Union Spotted Opportunity 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z “We anticipate that the government’s going to allege that the alderman converted some monies from his campaign fund for personal use,” he said. St. Louis alderman resigns while under federal investigation 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z Now the spectators are moving away, courtiers and aldermen and city officials, knots of men in silk and gold chains, in the livery of the Tudors and in the insignia of the London guilds. The Mirror & the Light by Hilary Mantel – read the exclusive first extract 2020-02-22T05:00:00Z But Greeneville — a small town of about 15,000 residents, where Mr. Johnson married, served as alderman and briefly as its mayor — claims him with some pride. Three Ex-Presidents Faced Impeachment. We Visited Their Historic Sites. 2020-02-01T05:00:00Z His opponents, including 11 of the 13 city aldermen, decried his victory, saying he would destroy the economy. Bernie Sanders shaped this small city, and it gave him a moonshot to the national stage 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z Just before the Russia trip, Mr. Sanders told the board of aldermen, Burlington’s municipal legislature, that he hoped it would reduce the risk of armed conflict. As Bernie Sanders Pushed for Closer Ties, Soviet Union Spotted Opportunity 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z The Committee of Twenty-Five forced the resignation of the Fusionist mayor, police chief and board of aldermen and installed Waddell as mayor. Review | How a mob turned a diverse city into a white-supremacist bastion 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z The alderman also said some in Evanston “remain hopeless that we will never get the repair” despite the initiative. One city's reparations program that could offer a blueprint for the nation 2020-01-19T05:00:00Z As a result, few people have been aware of the growing crisis, including Niezen, who didn't give the subsidence problem much thought until she became an alderman. Blowing in the wind: Why the Netherlands is sinking 2020-01-18T05:00:00Z News outlets report that Strain was elected in 2014 as an alderman for the city of Madison and the spokesman for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Alderman, Mississippi agency spokesman has stroke, in coma 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z The Oxford Eagle reports aldermen decided last week to put the issue on hold until spring. City won’t set aside parking seen by court as security risk 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z A city alderman’s alleged crime was being aware that a voter was no longer living at the address on the voter registration. For America’s black politicians, winning an election can lead to jail | Cliff Albright 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z “Our gaps were widening,” the city alderman told the Guardian, citing the Chicago suburb’s declining black population and other issues. One city's reparations program that could offer a blueprint for the nation 2020-01-19T05:00:00Z That multi-year investigation, which featured a compromised former alderman who wore a wire to conduct thousands of conversations for federal agents, appears to be in its infancy. Editorial Roundup: Recent editorials in Illinois newspapers 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z Her city’s circumstances are unique, she said, because the board of aldermen issued a grant of perpetual use of public lands to the United Daughters in 1908. N.C. ban on removal of Confederate monuments is challenged as local councils continue to bring down statues 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z On the board of aldermen, 11 of 13 members were aligned against Mr. Sanders, ensuring an alliance of Democrats and Republicans that could thwart his proposals and override his veto. Bernie Sanders vs. The Machine 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z But Roberts was also a lay preacher, and later became an alderman and the town’s mayor. It’s Still Mrs. Thatcher’s Britain 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z But he was inseparable from New York City, having been the sheriff of Manhattan, president of the city’s board of aldermen and later the governor. 230 Years and Zero Presidents: Why Mayors Haven’t Jumped Straight to the White House 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z News outlets report Carrboro’s aldermen decided Tuesday to rename the board “Town Council” in a town-wide effort to be more gender neutral. North Carolina town votes for gender neutral board name 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z Milwaukee alderman Jose Perez also said the incident was being investigated as a hate crime, and urged people in the city and the US to be more respectful to each other. Milwaukee man arrested for allegedly throwing acid at 'illegal' US citizen 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z On Election Day, three progressives defeated incumbent aldermen, including a Democrat who had derided Mr. Sanders as representing “the fungus of socialism.” Bernie Sanders vs. The Machine 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z From 1910 to 1960, they held the mayor’s office for nearly 40 years, elected numerous state legislators and aldermen, and won a congressional seat. Opinion | The City Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Would Have Loved to Live In 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z Natchez aldermen unanimously rejected rezoning property to allow a crisis stabilization unit, a small mental hospital meant to keep people from being sent to faraway state hospitals or jail. Mississippi city rejects mental health facility despite need 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z He killed an alderman in Savannah, Georgia named Robbie Robinson, who had a track record of doing civil rights work. Transcript: Joyce Vance 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z Sometimes positive loiterers coordinate with their alderman and the police department. Opinion | Remember the martyrs standing up for our cities 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z Mr. Sanders never won full control of the Burlington government: The board of aldermen — a part-time municipal legislature with 13 members, elected to staggered two-year terms — would regularly restrain his ambitions. Bernie Sanders vs. The Machine 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Wells-Armstrong says in the email that some aldermen were “over-reaching in terms of their jurisdictional responsibilities” and by city code, employees must report requests for information from aldermen. Kankakee asks city employees sign confidentiality agreements 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z Editorials urged aldermen to investigate and hold Malin accountable or face a backlash from voters. Press freedom advocates troubled by suit against Iowa paper 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z One alderman in Chicago went further, saying that he would introduce a measure to outlaw the sales of all e-cigarettes in the city. California to Target Counterfeit Vaping Products 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z As one block club organizer for a Chicago alderman told me: “It’s in our DNA.” Opinion | Remember the martyrs standing up for our cities 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z David Thelander, a former Republican alderman, said Mr. Sanders had upended the city by enlisting “underserved community members who, historically, felt left out of the political process.” Bernie Sanders vs. The Machine 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z “Talking about national health care is not exactly what you talk to the board of aldermen about.” Bernie Sanders Went to Canada, and a Dream of ‘Medicare for All’ Flourished 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z Still, Malin claims the newspaper’s publications falsely implied that he misled or failed to inform aldermen, causing him to lose support. Press freedom advocates troubled by suit against Iowa paper 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z “The American political project is based upon white supremacy and dividing us so that they can fleece us,” explains Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, a socialist alderman in Chicago. ‘The United States is broken as hell’ – the division in politics over race and class 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z All three of the aldermen who preceded Jeanette Taylor, also backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, were indicted for fraud. Socialism used to be a dirty word. Is America now ready to embrace the ideology? 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z The aldermen felt ambushed by his unexpected policy demands, and rattled by his tempestuous manner that more than once involved storming out of meetings. Bernie Sanders vs. The Machine 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z The alderman representing the area said Thursday an ordinance protecting affordable housing is needed. Study: Obama Center making neighborhoods too expensive 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Hopkins was a 10-year veteran of the force and grew up in Waterloo, where he patrolled and where his father currently serves as an alderman. Illinois state trooper dies after being shot while serving warrant 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z WAFB-TV reports voters started a petition to loosen some of the town’s alcohol laws, and the town’s board of aldermen recently agreed to let voters decide the issue. Livingston voters to decide if town stays dry 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z Court officials tell WAPT-TV that Canton alderman Andrew Grant pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit voter fraud. Canton alderman pleads guilty, resigns in election scandal 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z An alderman becomes a presidential candidate and chooses his unsophisticated brother as a running mate. Here are the feature and TV films airing the week of Aug. 4-10, 2019 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z The aldermen voted 50-0 for them despite members being long opposed to giving the inspector general more power to investigate them. Chicago aldermen approve reforms proposed by new mayor 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z For example, in Chicago, sellers need to get block-party permits from their alderman’s office and signatures of 65% of residents, said Anthony Joel Quezada, constituent services director for the 35th Ward. 3 ways to make your summer yard sale a success | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z The city is now reworking its policy for aldermen’s expenses and seeking to recoup some of the misspent money. Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z Grant resigned as Canton’s Ward 7 alderman immediately after the sentencing. Canton alderman pleads guilty, resigns in election scandal 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z Ridgetop police Chief Bryan Morris tells the Tennessean that the board of aldermen abruptly shuttered the police department last month in the city of about 2,000 people as he pushed against the quotas. Police: Department’s closure was retaliation for probe 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z On a recent sunny evening, residents of Chicago’s 33rd ward packed a small office on the city’s north-west side to meet their new alderman: democratic socialist Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez. Chicago's democratic socialists promise change as they take office 2019-06-29T04:00:00Z King is heard saying Morris should step down as alderman to avoid a conflict of interest since he’s suing the city. Alderman files suit against mayor and Mississippi city 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z The alderman and former police officer pleaded guilty to in March to wire fraud, admitting he took more than $14,000. Ex-Chicago Council member gets year in prison for corruption 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z It simply meant the alderman could block anything in their ward that they didn’t like. Transcript: Pat Fitzgerald 2019-06-19T04:00:00Z Chicago aldermen wield unusual power over the zoning of individual developments and blocks, producing a zoning patchwork in many areas. Cities Start to Question an American Ideal: A House With a Yard on Every Lot 2019-06-18T04:00:00Z For Green, the city’s 15th ward alderman, and others, it was about taking a stand for Missouri – and for women across the nation who could be next to see their rights stripped. 'This is a dark day': fear grow as fate of Missouri's only abortion clinic hangs in balance 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Asked to assess Sanders’s base of support, Brandon Laws, a New Hampshire alderman who backs the Vermont senator, said: “Probably the opposite of expanding. . . . There are just so many options.” Revolution stalled? Bernie Sanders struggles against a double bind. 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Cochran is Chicago’s 30th alderman since 1972 to be convicted of crimes tied to official duties. Ex-Chicago Council member gets year in prison for corruption 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z The alderman, Edward Burke, is facing federal attempted extortion charges. Chicago mayor gets first reforms through City Council 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z “Stopping it isn’t just in the city’s interest, it’s in the City Council’s own interest,” she said before turning around to face the 50 aldermen seated behind her. Lori Lightfoot promises ‘reform is here’ as she becomes Chicago’s 56th mayor 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z Detractors consider it a blatant, bizarre and laughable invitation for classic Chicago-style corruption, and point to the latest investigation into the city’s longest-serving alderman as a case in point. New Mayor Lori Lightfoot Vows Death to ‘Kissing-the-Ring’ Chicago Rules 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z In her first official act as Chicago's mayor, she signed an executive order aimed at curbing the power aldermen have in city departments. Lightfoot sworn in as Chicago's first openly gay mayor, vows to cut down on corruption 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z Last week, Lightfoot conducted briefings for aldermen on her proposals to restructure how the Council operates. After taking on Chicago’s political machine, Lori Lightfoot now takes charge as mayor 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z The aldermen also approved new operating rules proposed by Lightfoot designed to prevent conflicts of interest. Chicago mayor gets first reforms through City Council 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z As the crowd rose to applaud, the aldermen slowly followed. Lori Lightfoot promises ‘reform is here’ as she becomes Chicago’s 56th mayor 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z Her father Alfred ran two grocery shops, as well as being an alderman and Methodist preacher. Thatcher as prime minister: That's ridiculous 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z He said he could not recall the topic being mentioned at a board of aldermen meeting, and does not often hear about it from constituents. In Flood-Hit Midwest, Mayors See Climate Change as a Subject Best Avoided 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z She has received support from its growing progressive wing, but some Emanuel loyalists are balking, especially over the loss of an alderman’s prerogative power. After taking on Chicago’s political machine, Lori Lightfoot now takes charge as mayor 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z Tannehill says the mayor and aldermen never voted to allow ticketing for vehicles parked at broken meters. Oxford mayor: ‘It’s your lucky day’ to park at broken meters 2019-05-06T04:00:00Z In a series of meetings, aldermen hired two firms - Overstreet & Associates and Brown, Mitchell & Alexander. Ocean Springs doubles its expenses for engineering services 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z But his changes rankled many white residents and Carthan feuded with the multiracial board of aldermen. He’s a felon and a politician. Mississippi says he can’t be both, and wants him to pay up 2019-04-26T04:00:00Z Byrd’s father, Simon Wofford, who is a city alderman, denied any attempt to destroy financial records. Fires at Missouri city hall, police station, ex-mayor's home have some suspecting cover-up, others hate crime 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z But the measure was not brought up for a vote by the city’s board of aldermen at Monday’s final meeting of the 2018-19 session. M.L.S. Announces Plans to Expand to 30 Teams 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z Instead, we think aldermen and supervisors are likely to start looking for other ways to raise money - like raising fees. Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z Burke, a fellow Chicagoan, noted that the young Gregory was mentored by William Shannon, who was a city alderman when Gregory began his church career. Who is Wilton Gregory, Pope Francis’s pick to be Washington’s next archbishop? 2019-04-14T04:00:00Z He endorsed a gay candidate for Chicago’s board of aldermen in 1951. Nelson Algren’s Street Cred 2019-04-08T04:00:00Z Several aldermen say they’ll vote for the plan at next week’s meeting. Davenport plan seen as boost for cyclists, pedestrians 2019-04-05T04:00:00Z When Harold Washington, Chicago’s first black mayor, arrived at City Hall in 1983 promising change, he was greeted with a stone wall of opposition from a large group of white aldermen. Lori Lightfoot Promised Change as Chicago Mayor. Now Comes the Hard Part. 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z In January, the city's longest-serving alderman Edward Burke was charged with attempted extortion for allegedly trying to use his political position to drive business at his private law firm. What awaits Chicago's history-making new mayor? 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z The Quad-City Times reports that aldermen and city administrators raised concerns Tuesday about accessibility and the possible disruption of road traffic at seven railroad crossings in the city. Davenport officials raise concerns about higher rail tracks 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z Burke, who has been an alderman for 50 years, won re-election in February. Newcomer Mayor Lori Lightfoot takes on Chicago establishment and... 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z Of the city’s 50 aldermen, 15 seats were up for runoff elections on Tuesday. Lori Lightfoot Is Elected Chicago Mayor, Becoming First Black Woman to Lead City 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z Her message of political reform seems to be resonating with Chicago voters, particularly in the wake of the arrest of a powerful longtime alderman connected to Preckwinkle. Chicago runoff election will produce city's first black female mayor 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z Iorg is running unopposed in this week’s election after the board of aldermen voted last year not to remove him from office. Lawsuit says white Missouri town’s alderman used racial slur 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Some aldermen say they want the state to intervene. Davenport officials raise concerns about higher rail tracks 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z “Never been elected to nothing. She’s an attorney. She’s not a negotiator. She’s not a proven leader. Who jumps right to the top? Go and run for alderman or commissioner or something.” Chicago Prepares to Elect Its First Black Female Mayor 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z In another sign voters are looking for change, several aldermen - including some of Emanuel’s closest allies - are also facing runoffs. New face and longtime politician vying for Chicago mayor 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z He is one of several aldermen facing criminal charges or federal investigation. New face and longtime politician vying for Chicago mayor 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z Carlos, who helped run his father’s campaign, is an alderman in the Rio city council. Jair Bolsonaro’s Southern Strategy 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z With the plea, the Chicago Tribune reports that Cochran becomes the city’s 30th alderman since 1972 convicted of crimes related to official duties. Chicago alderman pleads guilty in federal corruption case 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z With the plea, the Chicago Tribune reports that Cochran becomes the city’s 30th alderman since 1972 convicted of crimes related to official duties. Chicago alderman pleads guilty in federal corruption case 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z She touted her own appeal to a racially diverse base, noting that she was elected alderman in Hyde Park, a diverse ward. Chicago’s new mayor will be a black woman. Can she bridge the city’s divides? 2019-03-16T04:00:00Z In another sign voters are looking for change, several aldermen — including some of Emanuel’s closest allies — are also facing runoffs. New face and longtime politician vying for Chicago mayor 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z Tatum was arrested in 2017, and most of the charges relate to time sheets for city aldermen. Trial delayed for Louisiana mayor charged with malfeasance 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z Mayor Rahm Emanuel and aldermen championed the academy as a way to provide police officers the training they need under a federal consent decree while helping revitalize a long-struggling part of the city. Plan for Chicago police, fire academy approved by aldermen 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z Some aldermen favored forgiving the bill, but city attorney Chris Evans says state law doesn’t allow the city to waive the charges, even though the city was at fault. Family faces $1,400 water bill after city doesn’t read meter 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z In the 1980s, Vrdolyak was leader of a bloc of white aldermen who opposed Harold Washington, Chicago’s first black mayor, at virtually every turn. Chicago ‘Council Wars’ figure pleads guilty to tax crime 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z “Oh good. Good, good, good. I like Asian,” the alderman said. Hidden in plain sight, sex trafficking thrives on the casual callousness of buyers 2019-03-01T05:00:00Z The Federal Emergency Management Agency paid Tatum and the aldermen for working at a shelter at the city’s civic center. Trial delayed for Louisiana mayor charged with malfeasance 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z Chicago alderman Wednesday approved the construction contract for the $95 million project and the needed zoning changes. Plan for Chicago police, fire academy approved by aldermen 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z After teaching in both public and private schools, Ms. Preckwinkle was eventually elected alderman of the Fourth Ward. Toni Preckwinkle Won a Spot in Chicago’s Mayoral Runoff. Who Is She? 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z She then was elected a Chicago alderman and did economic development work during the 1980s when Washington served as mayor. Contrasts abound for 2 black women in Chicago mayoral runoff 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z “I’d be shocked if there was any traction moving forward,” says Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, a Chicago alderman whose 35th Ward is in the proposed path of Boring Company’s tunnel. Elon Musk’s Chicago tunnel project is on shaky political ground 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z The state auditor’s office says Tatum wrongfully claimed overtime on those time sheets, while Tatum says he was told he and the aldermen were eligible for reimbursement. Trial delayed for Louisiana mayor charged with malfeasance 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z We think it was good that aldermen backed away. Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z Mendoza, too, worked with Burke and, in 2011, was married in his home by the alderman’s wife, Anne Burke, an Illinois Supreme Court justice. In the Chicago Mayor’s Race, a Slew of Outsiders Face the City’s Establishment 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z The lawyer and former assistant state’s attorney is the son of a former alderman and state senator. 14 candidates vie to become Chicago’s next mayor 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z Nothing crystalized the reform issue like the federal fraud charges filed last month against powerful Democratic alderman Edward Burke, a 50-year veteran and former chairman of the City Council’s Finance Committee. Reform, once avoided, now embraced in Chicago mayor’s race 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z News cameras trail the most powerful alderman in Chicago as he walks to court to face a charge of attempted extortion. ‘It’s the Human Way’: Corruption Scandals Play Out in Big Cities Across U.S. 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z Earlier this month, an influential Chicago alderman, Ed Burke, was charged with attempted extortion. Top Illinois Dem secretly recorded by FBI discussing hotel deal with Chinese developer 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z If Bettendorf voters want to voice their displeasure with the mayor and aldermen in this year’s election, they’re free to do so. Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z The Daily Leader reported Wednesday that Wesson Mayor Alton Shaw says town aldermen are expected to pass a resolution next month that would permit the sales. Mississippi town passes referendum to allow beer, wine sales 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z He is widely considered one of the most powerful aldermen in Chicago history. The Latest: Powerful Chicago alderman appears in court 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z Chicago has 50 aldermen on its City Council, but none carried more weight than Mr. Burke, 75, the longest-serving member and the former longtime chief of the powerful finance committee. ‘It’s the Human Way’: Corruption Scandals Play Out in Big Cities Across U.S. 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z Burke is associated by Chicagoans with insider benefits long accorded alderman. Longtime Democratic alderman in Chicago charged in federal extortion probe 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z Burke is associated by Chicagoan with insider benefits long accorded alderman. Longtime Chicago council member charged in federal probe 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z It was unclear if aldermen would move forward with the bond plan before a new mayor takes office. Chicago mayor pushes bond sale, constitutional change to aid pensions 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z A judge told an influential Chicago alderman at his initial hearing that one condition of his release is that he get rid of 23 guns at his offices and others at his home. The Latest: Powerful Chicago alderman appears in court 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z Joe Moore, another Chicago alderman, said the mud from corruption cases tends to splash unfairly on all the city’s politicians. ‘It’s the Human Way’: Corruption Scandals Play Out in Big Cities Across U.S. 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z Krupa and his attorney also said that only 187 of the people who signed a revocation affidavit also signed his petition to run for alderman. Chicago candidate, 19, says Democratic Party machine falsified signatures to kick him off ballot 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z The mayor and six of the seven aldermen elected in 2017 are black, the other alderman is white. Seven arrested for voting fraud in Mississippi town known for election skulduggery 2018-12-08T05:00:00Z Or Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, the former migrant rights activist who is Chicago’s youngest alderman, and whose work represents a new model for big-city politics. Across Trump’s America, the grassroots are growing radical | DD Guttenplan 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z City aldermen agreed to pay $4,000, with the intent of raising the remaining money elsewhere. Adams County leaders spurn studying merger with Natchez 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z A powerful Chicago alderman whose offices were raided Thursday by federal agents said he plans to cooperate with authorities and expects to be cleared of any wrongdoing. Chicago alderman expects to be vindicated after federal agents raid his offices 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z The Chicago Tribune says federal agents executed search warrants at the City Hall office of a powerful Chicago alderman. The Latest: Alderman responds to search-warrant reports 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z In another curious coincidence that may or may not be related, the law offices of Edward Burke, a Chicago alderman and former Trump tax attorney, were raided on Thursday. Trump Tower trifecta of bad news: Michael Cohen, Deutsche Bank and Trump’s former tax lawyer 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z Asked why Cochran rejected it, Grohman said the alderman "couldn't stomach the idea" of pleading guilty to crimes he didn't believe he committed. Chicago alderman rejects plea deal; headed to trial instead 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z The station says the city attorney and aldermen couldn’t be reached for comment or declined to comment. Police officer fired over policy violations involving teen 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z Recently, this benefit was highlighted by former Kenosha County Board supervisor and former Kenosha alderman Mark Modory, who suffers from chronic pain due to a rare form of arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis. Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z Davis says aldermen must now meet to set up regulations for alcohol sales. Voters in south Mississippi city approve liquor, wine sales 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z The contests were for some 2,500 mayors and other local officials, as well as 47,000 aldermen. In Poland Elections, Populists Fail to Sway Moderates, Exit Polls Suggest 2018-10-21T04:00:00Z The Daily Leader reports the Brookhaven mayor and aldermen are asking the Mississippi High School Activities Association to lift a performance suspension from the band at Jackson’s Forest Hill High School. City: Forgive band kids over show with police at gunpoint 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z They question whether Mayor Josephine Washington and aldermen are working well together. Louisiana mayor: Town lacks money to pay water contractor 2018-10-07T04:00:00Z And at least one city alderman, Derrick G. Curtis, issued a “Special Alert” on Facebook, noting that a verdict could come soon, and urging residents to “help me keep our neighborhood safe.” A White Officer Shot a Black Teenager 4 Years Ago. A Changed Chicago Awaits a Verdict. 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z A few minutes into the meeting, Silvana Tabares introduced herself to the group as the new alderman of the 23rd Ward, which includes some of the area covered by the police beats. Note to the next mayor: Chicago is a city of the world, but we want the neighborhoods fixed, too 2018-09-15T04:00:00Z Bethel previously represented a northwest Georgia district in the state Senate and served as an alderman for the city of Dalton. Georgia gov appoints new justice to state’s highest court 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z Senator Bond did eventually find a dead person on the voter registration rolls, a former city alderman. Opinion | The Republican Approach to Voter Fraud: Lie 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z His father became mayor after a bitter City Council feud that saw a bloc of majority white aldermen vote him into the position over then-Alderman Timothy Evans, Washington’s protege. As scramble for Chicago mayor begins, a grueling job with a history of large-than-life personalities awaits 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z However, he downplays the effects of recent disagreements with aldermen. Longtime mayor retires in north Mississippi town 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z Tabares is the ward’s first Hispanic alderman after a long line of predecessors with Polish or Eastern European backgrounds. Note to the next mayor: Chicago is a city of the world, but we want the neighborhoods fixed, too 2018-09-15T04:00:00Z The agreement is a big deal; it makes sense that Racine aldermen want to make sure they fully understand the terms. Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z “A man spends a quarter of a million dollars to get a job as a city alderman that pays $20,000,” my father used to say. Don’t Invite Me to a Party if It’s a Political One 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z Up until that time, he and his father were very close, and he spent many hours along his side at City Hall while the elder Sawyer was alderman. As scramble for Chicago mayor begins, a grueling job with a history of large-than-life personalities awaits 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z Civil rights activists and local aldermen criticized the operation . Railroad apologizes for using bait truck to lure thieves 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z The problem, says Milwaukee alderman Robert Bauman, is that the city’s attorney found that state law says electric scooters are illegal on public roads and sidewalks anywhere in the state. Brash Tech Innovators Are Starting to Ask Permission, Rather Than Forgiveness 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z At church the Sunday after the aldermen voted to deny pride, the Rev. Bert Montgomery made sure his congregation knew that he supported Ms. McDaniel, the Pride organizer, a longtime attendee of his Baptist church. How a Pastor and a Popcorn Shop Owner Helped Save Pride in Starkville 2018-06-21T04:00:00Z The city’s law department is asking the aldermen to approve two settlements worth millions of dollars each, according to the Chicago Tribune . Alleged police misconduct may cost Chicago $6 million 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z The flag went back up after a new mayor and some new aldermen took office last July, prompting protests. Judge dismisses suit over Mississippi city flying state flag 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z The Oxford Eagle reports that Oxford alderman recently accepted a $20,000 grant from the North Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. Small museum seeks to expand local black history collection 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z To call Shakespeare a “lad from the countryside” is to misstate Shakespeare’s social origins as the son of a prominent alderman in the thriving market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Opinion | Shakespeare’s politics are a mystery. His identity isn’t. 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z Nonetheless the aldermen voted, 4 to 3, to deny the permit. How a Pastor and a Popcorn Shop Owner Helped Save Pride in Starkville 2018-06-21T04:00:00Z A new truck stop is being built near Water Valley, and Howley says that could have drained away some town revenue if aldermen had not legalized cold beer sales. Mississippi town lifts its own ban on sale of cold beer 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z Konegni was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Center and was scheduled to appear in court on Monday, shortly before the board of aldermen is set to meet for its regular monthly meeting. North Carolina town alderman charged with assault 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z Chesney served as the county Republican chairman and a local alderman. A year in Trump Country 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z A Spring Lake alderman supporting Clark’s primary opponent filed the complaint. North Carolina board upholds ruling over senator’s residency 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z A report from Public Works Director Ronald Starks was given to the aldermen. City official demands lie detector test after truck damaged 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z The Natchez Democrat reports that Natchez aldermen are only disclosing the names of the six bidders and no other information. City says law requires garbage hauling bids be kept secret 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z Local media report that Aberdeen aldermen Tuesday approved a plan to lease without charge for 15 years a building jointly owned by the city and Monroe County to Bradbury Logistics & Services. Metal building company plans northeast Mississippi factory 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z They organized a Thanksgiving meal for Syrian refugees in Chicago, one at which the mayor of Chicago and his aldermen served as greeters and waiters. Sean Doolittle and Eireann Dolan may be baseball’s most ‘woke’ couple 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z A Chicago alderman is planning to introduce an ordinance letting property owners protect graffiti as art after a cleanup blitz near a site being pitched to Amazon claimed an unintended target. Graffiti cleanup 'blitz' ahead of Amazon visit wipes out street art in Chicago 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z Shanks, a former Brandon alderman and Republican, won 58 percent of the votes, beating Bob Morrow, a Rankin County supervisor. Brandon Republican sworn in as new Mississippi House member 2018-03-19T04:00:00Z Shanks, a former Brandon alderman, won 58 percent of nearly 2,000 votes, while Morrow, a Rankin County supervisor, won 42 percent. Voters choose Shanks as new member of Mississippi House 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z Shanks is a former Brandon alderman and Morrow is a current Rankin County supervisor. Voters to choose new member of Mississippi House 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z Thomas denied such claims at a meeting of aldermen Tuesday. Residents threaten to sue city over flooding 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z The aldermen who voted against the parade again did not explain their reasoning. Starkville, Mississippi allows gay pride parade after initial denial 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z The same day, aldermen also repealed a city health insurance policy that allowed employees to insure same-sex partners. Mississippi town to allow gay pride parade, reversing denial 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z If the commission recommends the park, the city’s board of aldermen will consider the project on March 27. Developer proposes $446M water park, resort in Missouri 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z Few state representatives or aldermen are openly criticising a man nicknamed the “Velvet Hammer”. For how much longer will the Velvet Hammer rule Illinois? 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z The mayor says Flynt will remain on suspension until after the city’s board of aldermen meet. Police chief suspended after pot-smoking video surfaces 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z Opponents, though, asked aldermen to uphold their original decision. Starkville, Mississippi allows gay pride parade after initial denial 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z The legislation advanced Tuesday after a St. Louis alderman attempted to ban horse-drawn carriage rides on city streets. Carriage rides can be regulated but not banned under bill 2018-02-28T05:00:00Z The aldermen aren’t explaining their decision earlier this week to vote down the permit, but at least one indicated he was acting on behalf of what the larger community wanted. Gay parade permit sparks major debate in Mississippi 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z Months later, however, a veto-proof group of five aldermen, including the four who voted against the parade permit Tuesday, repealed the insurance policy and the anti-discrimination resolution. Gay parade permit sparks major debate in Mississippi 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z He was also convicted of sending a mail bomb that killed Robert Robinson, an alderman in Savannah, Georgia. Alabama to execute man convicted of killing federal judge 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z He was also convicted of sending a mail bomb that killed Robert Robinson, an alderman in Savannah, Georgia. Alabama to execute man convicted of killing federal judge 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z King said Friday that the decision was announced at a special meeting of city aldermen. Marine Patrol chief will stay as talks fail to work for city 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z Months later, however, a veto-proof group of five aldermen, including the four who voted against the parade permit Tuesday, repealed the insurance policy and the anti-discrimination resolution. Gay parade permit sparks major debate in Mississippi 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z The aldermen aren’t explaining their decision earlier this week to vote down the permit, but at least one indicated he was acting on behalf of what the larger community wanted. Gay parade permit sparks major debate in Mississippi 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z King said Friday that the decision was announced at a special meeting of city aldermen. Marine Patrol chief will stay as talks fail to work for city 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z Morrow is a Rankin County supervisor, while Shanks is a former Brandon alderman. 2 Republicans set for runoff in House special election 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z Pontotoc Mayor Bob Peeples recently told aldermen that he issued an executive order in January to remove the flag from City Hall. Confederate-themed flag rises again in 1 Mississippi city 2018-02-20T05:00:00Z McDaniel, one of 16 people who spoke in favor of the parade at the city meeting Tuesday, said she tried to look aldermen in the eyes as she addressed them, but they wouldn’t look back. Gay parade permit sparks major debate in Mississippi 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z McDaniel, one of 16 people who spoke in favor of the parade at the city meeting Tuesday, said she tried to look aldermen in the eyes as she addressed them, but they wouldn’t look back. Gay parade permit sparks major debate in Mississippi 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z Agency owner Myra Hoffman told aldermen this week that the goal is “to get people to spend the night.” Springfield hires ad firm to promote city, bicentennial 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z Local media report that Horn Lake aldermen Tuesday postponed until March 19 the decision on hiring former Southaven Mayor Greg Davis as a city planner. City delays decision on hiring ex-mayor accused of theft 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports that aldermen voted 4-1 Monday to fly it again. Confederate-themed flag rises again in 1 Mississippi city 2018-02-20T05:00:00Z A self-described “concerned parent” wrote a letter to Senatobia aldermen in December complaining that authorities weren’t investigating a complaint made more than a year earlier. Fired officer accused of inappropriate contact with girls 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z BIO: Born in Mexico, Garcia is a former Chicago alderman and Illinois state senator who’s serving his second term as a Cook County commissioner. A look at the candidates vying to replace US Rep. Gutierrez 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z City Attorney Pope Mallette says that if aldermen approve, the city will petition for a court hearing. Mississippi town seeks to nearly double its land area 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z In the 1960s, Cousins, a former assistant state’s attorney, bucked the powerful political machine of Mayor Richard J. Daley and was elected one of the era’s few independent Chicago aldermen. William Cousins, prominent in Illinois law, dead at 90 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z He says the debts date back to previous mayors and aldermen. Tiny town in Mississippi Delta is almost broke, mayor says 2018-01-21T05:00:00Z Some of them would be irresistible to any rightwing pundit, like the Chicago Democratic alderman whom Carlson called a “loathsome little demagogue” on Wednesday night. Fox News' Tucker Carlson is the new premier voice of Bannonism 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z His father was the local public safety commissioner and president of the Essex County tax board; his grandfather was an alderman. Brendan Byrne, 2-term N.J. governor and ‘man the mob couldn’t buy,’ dies at 93 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z A majority of aldermen wanted to rehire all employees, but couldn’t override Johnson’s veto. Mississippi town agrees to rehire most employees 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z The mayor and aldermen in November awarded a $324,348 contract to Central Asphalt of Vicksburg to repair the damage and resurface the play areas. Bluff being strengthened at park by Mississippi River 2018-01-06T05:00:00Z Milwaukee aldermen discussed the options Thursday in response to two photographs from early December. Milwaukee weighs punishments for company’s racist displays 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z They also complain about donors who hand over $5,000 to an aldermanic candidate, for example, and then two months later call up and ask for a zoning change in the alderman’s ward. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z WREG-TV reports that the board fired them during a closed-door session Tuesday, and none of the four aldermen would explain why. Senatobia aldermen fire 2 veteran police officers 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, aldermen voted in favor of creating the task force that will create a response plan for the city. Chicago creates Vehicular Terrorism Task Force 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z In settlement agreements posted Thursday, the ethics board dropped $2,500 fines levied against Alan King, husband of a Chicago alderman; James Abrams, whose family owns Medline Industries, and Linden Capital Partners president Tony Davis. Ethics Board drops fines against 3 who lobbied Chicago mayor 2017-10-26T04:00:00Z Ameya Pawar, a Chicago alderman and generally seen as a rising star in the party, ended his campaign, citing insufficient fundraising. Friday's Campaign Round-Up, 10.13.17 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z Eddy Edwards, a lawyer who lives two doors down from the Richardsons, tells aldermen that his subdivision is being overwhelmed by loud music and traffic from viewers, including buses. Neighbors ask city to block family’s Christmas light display 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z After the 2015 heist, aldermen sought assurances from Norfolk Southern that such thefts wouldn’t happen again. Woman accused of threatening FBI mole in train-guns case 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z The aldermen also talked about working with law enforcement agencies to inform vehicle rental companies about people who might pose a security risk. Chicago creates Vehicular Terrorism Task Force 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z St. Louis aldermen will consider a bill that would limit the way police respond to protests. The Latest: Protesters block highway traffic, many arrests 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z She was elected to the St. Louis board of aldermen in 1997, two years after her husband was killed in an attempted carjacking outside her home. Amid Protests, St. Louis Mayor Walks a Political Tightrope 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z Cara Spencer, alderman for the city’s 20th ward, said she was “deeply disappointed” by the rhetoric. 'Militaristic and intimidating': St Louis police criticized as protests stretch on 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z Loger announced his attentions on social media, people were excited about the idea, and aldermen have offered positive remarks. EXCHANGE: Gardens in Illinois Valley seek to unify community 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z Mayor Tommy Evans of the Village of Clarence informed the three-member board of alderman in a letter Wednesday that all meetings are canceled until further notice. Louisiana mayor cancels all public meetings 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z An investment group led by former Chicago alderman and businessman Edwin Eisendrath and the Chicago Federation of Labor recently pulled off an unusual feat when it acquired the Chicago Sun-Times. The backstory behind the unions that bought a Chicago Sun-Times stake 2017-08-06T04:00:00Z The mayor and aldermen are also asking departments to reduce their spending on supplies and services. Vicksburg: Raise for city workers, but also hiring freeze 2017-08-05T04:00:00Z There were many principals who got their jobs because they were friends of the alderman. California Today: A Republican Candidate for Governor Talks About Corruption 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z But he taught public school for several years and, at 29, served as an alderman representing the city’s Lincoln Park district. At Chicago Sun-Times, New Owners Vow Return to Paper’s Working-Class Roots 2017-07-23T04:00:00Z An investment group led by a former Chicago alderman and a coalition of labor unions are the new owners of the Chicago Sun-Times, officials announced. Verizon confirms data of 6 million customers was leaked 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z Emily Gray Rice was confirmed Monday by the city’s aldermen and started immediately. Former US attorney for state now Manchester solicitor 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z Several aldermen supported SeeClickFix at the same meeting, saying that the app is a good way to continue the city’s use of new technology to connect with residents and fix issues in the community. City introduces official civic complaint phone application 2017-07-10T04:00:00Z He stepped down this month after being sworn in as an alderman in Vicksburg. Analysis: Faces, usually not parties, change in 4-year term 2017-07-09T04:00:00Z Kevin Cavanaugh — a Manchester alderman and a Democratic candidate for the state Senate — declared at a recent candidate forum that he backed sanctuary status for his city of 110,000, the largest in the state. Inside the Beltway: Media rips into Donald Trump’s Europe visit 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z Some aldermen fear the cameras could violate people’s privacy, but Wisconsin’s open records law already balances privacy against the public good before video is released. Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z A consent decree in 1987 created a city council with 10 aldermen elected from wards. Plaintiff in Springfield anti-discrimination lawsuit dies 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z Mayor Casey Burnett said he was “a good employee” and said he is still listed as a city alderman pending the outcome of the case. Former police chief arrested on drug charges 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z One alderman abstained from voting, saying he didn’t believe Manney did anything wrong. The Latest: Mayor to OK $2.3M for black man killed by cop 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z Bruce McGee, a Republican alderman from Laurel, Montana, traveled two hours by bus to attend the party. Greg Gianforte wins Montana race for Congress after 'body-slamming' reporter 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z There, Chicago alderman Carlos Ramirez Rosa charged that taxpayers subsidize McDonald’s since its workers must rely on food stamps and other public assistance. Thousands of protesters brand McDonald's the 'Trump of corporations' 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z "What were the aldermen thinking? The man is a convicted terrorist." Puerto Rican activist receives hero’s welcome in Chicago return 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z The aldermen want Chicago police to appear before the council “to address the use of emerging technology” in enforcing the city’s existing traffic laws and investigation of vehicle crashes. Chicago aldermen want police to discuss anti-texting tools 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z Several aldermen voiced opposition to the ordinance, saying the state or federal governments are better equipped to deal with the issue. Chicago aldermen approve municipal ID for immigrants, others 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z At a city council committee hearing on Thursday, aldermen ripped officials from United and the aviation department about the episode. United passenger dragged from plane needs reconstructive surgery – lawyer 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z At a City Council committee hearing Thursday, aldermen ripped officials from United and the department about the episode. Lawyer: Dragged passenger ‘poster child’ for airline abuses 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z In the middle of a tense exchange, Chicago Aviation Commissioner Ginger Evans tried to correct one alderman when he referred to the officers as police. Removal of United passenger shines light on airport police 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z State officials concluded in February that Frost was overpaid more than $4,000 at a time when aldermen were underpaid, and recommended he return the sum to the city. Prosecutor: Former mayor’s purchases ‘unwise,’ not criminal 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z Each ward is represented by Common Councillors and an alderman. The place where businesses and their office workers vote - BBC News 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z |
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