Chicago City Wire

Fulton, Chicago business groups push for using stimulus funds to address struggles 'getting people back to work'

By Sarah Downey | May 20, 2021

A coalition of restaurant and small business owners are urging city and state officials to help solve a worker shortage crisis and to start using pandemic relief funds to incentivize people to come back to their jobs.

Urlacher resigns Civil Service position following indictment

By Sarah Downey | Feb 28, 2020

Casey Urlacher on Monday resigned from the Illinois Civil Service Commission in the wake of his federal indictment in a gambling case.

Northwest Side GOP Club member announces candidacy for 39th Ward Republican Committeeman

By Sarah Downey | Sep 18, 2019

Barry Bebart, a longtime Chicago resident and licensed architect, is running for 39th Ward Republican Committeeman.

Incumbent Hernandez running for 38th Ward Republican Committeeman

By Sarah Downey | Sep 18, 2019

Chuck Hernandez, the incumbent 38th Ward Republican Committeeman, is seeking to retain his post.

Police Sgt. Ammie Kessem announces bid for 41st Ward Republican Committeeman seat

By Sarah Downey | Sep 11, 2019

Ammie Kessem, a longtime resident of the Northwest Side, has launched her campaign for 41st Ward Republican Committeeman.