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Traffic Improvements, School Projects, Park Plans Up For Vote In 36th Ward

Ward residents can vote through Oct. 22 on how Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) should spend $1 million.

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3 Far Northwest Side Aldermen Vote Against 30 Percent Water, Sewer Tax Hike

Ald. John Arena (45th) said the tax hike would hurt the poorest Chicagoans the hardest.

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Help Decide How To Spend $1 Million In 36th Ward This Week

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) will spend his discretionary budget based on a vote of residents.

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36th Ward Voters To Decide How To Spend $1 Million — Again

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) will spend his discretionary budget based on a vote of residents.

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More Police, A Clinic And A Supermarket Coming To 36th Ward

"City Hall is a lot like high school," the new alderman said.

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Villegas To Discuss State Of 36th Ward

Ald. Gilbert Villegas was elected in 2015 to represent the 36th Ward, which was redrawn.

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36th Ward Portage Park, Dunning Residents To Get New Garbage Pickup Days

The changes will go into effect Monday, Ald. Gilbert Villegas said.

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Schools, Parks, Trees Win In 36th Ward Budget Vote

Voters also earmarked $570,000 for street resurfacing, Ald. Gilbert Villegas said.

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Play Equipment, Trees, Mural On 36th Ward Participatory Budgeting Ballot

Ward residents can earn more about the projects up for a vote at an expo April 25.

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36th Ward Voters To Decide How To Spend $1 Million

Rookie Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) will spend his discretionary budget based on a vote of residents.

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NW Side Democrats, Republicans Jostle for Power in Committeeman Races

Both Ald. Nicholas Sposato and Ald. John Arena are unopposed in their bids for ward committeeman.

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Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

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The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

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About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.