41st ward

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

Ald. Anthony Napolitano (41st) said he was "extremely upset."

Residents of the 41st Ward can request up to four rain barrels from the ward office, officials said.

Anti-O'Hare noise activist Merry Marwig is challenging state Rep. Michael McAuliffe's re-election bid.

Residents can pick up a blue balloon, ribbon or porch light from the 41st Ward office.

The class is set for 9 a.m. May 7 at Oriole Park, 5434 N. Olcott Ave.

Volunteers are needed to help clean up six locations in the 41st Ward on Saturday.

Actor Jesse Spencer met with Ald. Anthony Napolitano to research his role as Matthew Casey.

Committeemen, who are unpaid, slate candidates and work to ensure elections run smoothly.

Former 41st Ward Ald. Brian Doherty asked that the measure be dropped, officials said.

Former Ald. Brian Doherty served as an adviser to Ald. Anthony Napolitano (41st) during the campaign.

Garbage will not be picked up on Christmas Day or New Year's Day, Ald. Napolitano's office said.

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

Ald. Anthony Napolitano (41st) said Andrew DeVito would be "an asset" to all families in the ward.

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