7th ward

By essentially re-introducing recycling to target households, the city hopes to double participation.

The freshman alderman said he's already started the process to create new TIF districts in the ward.

Mitchell has gotten the ground campaign against Holmes he wanted heading into the runoff.

Outside groups are funding the extra six weeks of campaigning for Natashia Holmes and Gregory Mitchell.

The forum is the first time Ald. Natashia Holmes and Gregory Mitchell have faced off in the runoff.

Mitchell plans to rely on a strong ground campaign to beat Ald. Holmes, who has the mayor's support.

The runoff will be held April 7.

But city Election Board said there's been no petition objection filed, and it has no knowledge of probe.

Four of the eight candidates for 7th Ward alderman will answer questions at a Saturday forum.

Opponent Keiana Barrett denies claim that she is trying to intimidate voters in the 7th Ward.

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

The city has not released the names of the applicants.