Deborah Graham

The former police sergeant said reducing street violence will encourage new business in the 29th Ward.

Incumbent Deborah Graham has raised $200,000 more than lawyer and Police Sgt. Chris Taliaferro.

Contractors seeking millions in tax dollars from the City Council are routing cash through Ervin.

Three less-controversial referendums are on the citywide ballot.

The improvements will be along North Avenue between Oak Park and Central Avenues.

Incumbent Deborah Graham is running in the 29th Ward.

The Rules Committee hastily passed three new referendums for the February municipal election.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said it was to bring the city in line with the state definition of a minor.

Aldermen now can stop customers from bringing liquor to some businesses.

The moratoriums would apply to pool halls, barbershops, nail shops and other city businesses.

A proposal by Ald. Deborah Graham would prohibit limitations on bringing alcohol to BYOB restaurants.

Ald. Tom Tunney said the proposal setting "reporting requirements" would be a nuisance to head shops.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined with his top cop and the state's attorney to form the task force.

Ald. Pat O'Connor tabled a proposal allowing earlier Sunday liquor sales after City Council resistance.

Ald. Deborah Graham pulled back one BYOB ordinance in order to consider more wide-reaching measures.