Natashia Holmes

Voters hoped the fresh paint and carpet were a sign of more changes to come.  

With 100 percent of the vote counted, Mitchell had 57 percent of the vote to Holmes' 43 percent.

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.

But a City Council joint committee tussled over whether the library should go on the South or West Side.

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.

Candidates vie over who can best balance wooing developers and including community in decisions.

Neighbors in South Shore said the building was totally redone, but the city said it issued no permits.

Incumbent Natashia Holmes has a slight lead, but pollsters said money may be the deciding factor.

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

Current residents want dust monitors, rent control and local hiring considerations from the developers.

Ald. Holmes will host a town hall meeting Tuesday on the effects of Lakeside on surrounding communities.

Owners Suzanne and Ernest Armstrong spent four years searching for the perfect spot in South Shore.