Advocacy groups are threatening litigation, arguing that the new district lines under-represent their constituencies.
Topic: Fourth Ward
Community responds to CPD plan
Fourth Ward Alderman Will Burns (A.B. ’95, A.M. ’98) held a community meeting at the Congregation Rodfei Zekek on Tuesday addressing community concerns regarding the proposed closure of the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) 21st District police station.
Fourth ward alderman candidates debate education, safety
The six fourth ward candidates present found common ground in supporting the elections of school board members rather than their appointment by the mayor’s office.
Burns eschews appointment, angles for votes
Burns asked Preckwinkle not to recommend him after he learned from constituents that they often view appointments as an unfair advantage.
Hyde Parkers honor Preckwinkle, decry property tax increases at Ward meeting
Many attendees of Saturday’s meeting wore Preckwinkle campaign buttons and questions for other speakers were interjected with messages of support for Preckwinkle.