Thanks to participatory budgeting, residents get to choose how city money gets spent in the Logan-area 35th Ward. Voting for this starts today.
Continue ReadingLocal Politicians Happy to See Mayor Emanuel Go
Logan Square-area political leaders welcomed Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s retirement— and some may want his job.
Continue ReadingFighting Segregation Shouldn’t Mean More Power for Rahm, Aldermen Say
The problem of segregation and affordable housing is real and directly affects nonwhite communities, but limiting local power is not the solution, Logan Square aldermen said.
Continue ReadingDon’t Let Logan Square Street Upgrade Worsen Gentrification, Groups Say
The city needs to ensure that a Logan Square redesign project lifts up everyone in the neighborhood—without worsening gentrification, activists say.
Continue Reading‘Defense Committee’ Stands Up for Logan Square Immigrants
The Community Defense Committee (CDC) stands with the neighborhood’s immigrants—and against deportations by ICE. Catch them canvassing July 21 to learn more.
Continue ReadingPolice Drone Bill Threatens Protesters, Alderman Says
Chicago protestors may soon have to worry about police drones recording their images, a Logan Square alderman told supporters.
Continue ReadingNeighborhood News Needs Activists, Logan Square’s Rob Reid Says
Logan Square resident and activist Rob Reid founded a group of like-minded readers, journalists and activists to help shore up neighborhood news.
Continue ReadingNine Months Early, Delia Ramirez Gets To Work
For Logan Square-area politician Delia Ramirez, the work has already started—long before her job does.
Continue ReadingPreservationists Battle to Shield Historic Buildings From Demolition
A century-old building in Humboldt Park fell to the wrecking ball. But at least one group fought to save it: Logan Square Preservation.
Continue ReadingFor Agreeable 4th District Candidates, Experience Makes the Difference
At a 4th district state-rep candidate forum last week, experience and connection to the neighborhood made the difference.
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