Nicholas Sposato

Four Northwest Side aldermen said they would consider voting for a huge property tax increase.

The road will remain open to traffic until a plan is approved by state officials.

The 48-0 vote Wednesday came without debate or discussion.

The event Saturday will feature classic police cruisers as well as the mounted patrol and K9 officers.

There have been no shootings in Edison Park and Forest Glen since 2010. 

Oak Park Avenue will be blocked off Friday, and work will start Monday, officials said.

The fifth annual event will feature critters looking for their forever homes.

The lighted field will be funded with state money, officials said.

Ald. Nicholas Sposato urged Gilbert Villegas to succeed him in the 36th Ward.

Ald. Tim Cullerton (38th) will step down in May, vacating the "Cullerton seat" on the City Council.

"It is a real bummer for the community," Ald. Nicholas Sposato said. "I don't know what happened."

Ald. Tim Cullerton (38th) said he is disappointed the development fell apart.

The seven remaining members of the Progressive Reform Caucus all won re-election.

Nicholas Sposato, alderman of the 36th Ward, won the 38th Ward seat Tuesday, beating six candidates.

A record number of early votes has been cast in the 38th Ward race.