Anthony Beale

Mayor: "My voice is supposed to be their voice. My voice is supposed to be for those who are powerless."

But Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd), a vocal opponent of the mayor, said the speech "lacked substance."

"These will be the first quality restaurants in the 9th Ward in a very long time," Ald. Beale said.

Ald. George Cardenas appeared to be joking when he complained about the proposal garbage fee.

Aldermen also clashed over city funding for the Active Transportation Alliance.

Ald. Brendan Reilly (2nd) said imposing fees on 2,800 unlicensed hosts could yield $1.5 million.

KONKOL: New Pullman Cafe aims to be like "hanging out at someone’s house, only a little classier.”

Ald. Anthony Beale suggested putting the garbage collection fee proposal "right in the garbage."

Ald. Anthony Beale said he wants to "level the playing field" with cabs, which don't have surge pricing.

Roseland residents say the ripped-up streets are causing car damage and flooding.

Ald. Anthony Beale said the center will help close barriers to healthcare access.

"Politics is killing New Roseland Hospital," the neighborhood's biggest employer, said hospital's CEO.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Ald. Anthony Beale attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Opening day at Method's "South Side Soap Box" factory stands as a beacon of hope for Pullman's future.

Ald. Anthony Beale wants Little League International to reconsider its decision to disband District 4.