Chicago City Council

A proposed city ordinance aims to make it harder for thieves to sell the stolen converters.

The 16th Ward alderman died last month at age 58 just two weeks before the municipal election.

The alderman died at 58 just two weeks before last month's municipal election.

When elected last week, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, 26, wasn't the youngest alderman ever, but he's close.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's fundraising arm is giving support to a number of his most loyal supporters.

Seven successful candidate objections likely clear the way for Ald. Jason Ervin's second term.

Six candidates, including sitting Ald. Jason Ervin, remain in the 28th Ward race.

Seven candidates vying to represent the 28th Ward face challenges Wednesday.

Eight candidates, including sitting Ald. Jason Ervin, have filed to represent the West Side ward.

Gabe Beukinga, who is challenging Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. (27th), quit his job as a lending executive.

"I can be a mean person," said Gabe Beukinga, who vowed to "crush'' a developer supporting Ald. Burnett.

The ordinance, introduced by Ald. Danny Solis, blocks a planned apartment development at the site.

Under a proposal before the City Council, the six houses built on the lots would sell for $199,000 each.

Brian Hopkins, top aide for Commissioner John Daley, will run regardless of what Ald. Bob Fioretti does.