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7th Ward Aldermanic Hopefuls Cite Crime, Economy as Priorities

The city posted applications of nearly 50 candidates to replace former Ald. Sandi Jackson.

South Shore (above 79th) »

7th Ward Voters Cheered by Diverse Panel Advising on Jackson Succession

Candidates and constituents in Ald. Sandi Jackson's 7th Ward praised Emanuel's picks for committee.

53 Candidates Hope to Replace Sandi Jackson in 7th Ward

Five-person committee will narrow field for the vacant City Council seat.

Deadline Extended for 7th Ward Aldermanic Hopefuls

Mayor's office announces the deadline for applications to replace former Ald. Sandi Jackson is extended.

42 Apply for Sandi Jackson's 7th Ward Seat

The city has not released the names of the applicants.

South Shore (above 79th) »

On King's Birthday, South Shore Residents Rally to Rebuild

South Shore residents hope Ald. Jackson's successor will look to Martin Luther King Jr. as a model.

'Unapologetically A Wife and A Mother,' Ald. Sandi Jackson Resigns

After months of speculation, the 7th Ward alderman says her last day in City Council will be Jan. 15.

Grand Crossing »

Emanuel Says He's Devising 'Process' to Find Sandi Jackson's Replacement

On a visit to a local grocer, Mayor Emanuel gives no timetable for identifying Jackson's successor.

South Deering »

Sleigh Breaks Down, So Cops Escort Santa to South Chicago District Office

Santa visits 30 South Deering preschoolers at police district headquarters: "We sort of adopted them."

South Shore (above 79th) »

'Absentee' Ald. Sandi Jackson Decides To Say Never

After hinting she run might run for Congress, Jesse Jackson Jr.'s wife said she won't get in race.

South Shore (above 79th) »

Hutchinson Offers Veiled Criticism of Trotter, Jackson

State Sen. Toi Hutchinson attacked the legacy of corruption in the 2nd Congressional District.

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