John Garrido

Police Lt. John Garrido claimed Ald. John Arena and several unions defamed him in the 2011 campaign.

A labor union and a group that favors charter schools are working to influence the 45th Ward race.

John Garrido offered voters 10 percent off at local restaurants if they showed their voting receipts.  

Arena said he would work to "make sure very wealthy and large corporations pay their fair share."

Ald. John Arena, who has been endorsed by the union, denounced the ads as "counterproductive."

Michelle Baert, Michael Diaz and John Garrido are challenging John Arena's bid for a second term.

Titled "Together," the campaign commercial by Ald. John Arena is the first in the 45th Ward race.

A scaled-back project will begin on schedule in the spring, Ald. John Arena said.

Three candidates are challenging Ald. John Arena's bid for re-election.

Residents should be given more say on developments, three aldermanic candidates said.

Ald. John Arena (45th) said the suit was politically motivated.

The particpatory budget process in the 45th Ward should be scaled back, two aldermanic candidates said.

John Garrido claimed Ald. John Arena and several unions defamed him in the 2011 campaign.

The debate hosted by the Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 21.

Michael S. Diaz, an attorney working for the state, said he will be independent from Mayor Rahm Emanuel.