Chicago Ald. Jim Gardiner loses Democratic committee posts for ‘rude and vulgar’ behavior
The alderman has been accused of retaliating against constituents who opposed him and using demeaning and sexist language against colleagues.
The alderman has been accused of retaliating against constituents who opposed him and using demeaning and sexist language against colleagues.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan would let the Police Board write appeal rules, but aldermen delayed a vote, saying details are lacking.
The smelly problem is due to a broken “plug” in the garbage trucks, officials say, and they’re working to replace them.
The city stopped inoculating the trees against emerald ash borer in 2018, saying it’s better to replace them. Some activists are pushing to restart the program.
The Fraternal Order of Police has pushed back the loudest against the mandate, which still lacks final details and will kick in on Oct. 15.
Lightfoot’s budget for many of these programs relies on short-term federal funding. Here’s what advocates think of some of those proposals.
The mayor’s proposal relies on federal money to close a $733 million gap, and would increase police spending by 11%, send hundreds of millions toward social services, and contains no major property tax or fee increases.
The allegations are the latest against the Northwest Side alderman, who is being investigated by the FBI for allegedly withholding city services from opponents among other complaints.
Gardiner made misogynistic comments about colleagues and residents in texts, and allegedly retaliated against opponents.
Emboldened by new data, Latino aldermen are seizing the moment and turning City Council committee meetings into the latest battleground for equity.