Michael Dhar | Politics Writer + Web Developer

Michael Dhar has lived in Logan Square since 2015, after stints in Wisconsin, NY and the Hawkeye State. During the day, he edits and writes science and technology content. At night, he checks the beer specials.

Michael Dhar

Vote Feb. 26! Your Guide to Logan Square’s Alderman Candidates

February 18, 2019 by Michael Dhar Filed Under: Neighborhood, Politics

Check out all the candidates running for Logan-area wards ahead of next week’s election.

Fighting the Status Quo: A Conversation with Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa

February 12, 2019 by Michael Dhar Filed Under: Politics

As 35th Ward alderman, Carlos Ramirez- Rosa has stood up to both entrenched politicians and powerful developers on behalf of working people, families, immigrants and other residents of the ward. We spoke to him to get the latest on his campaign ahead of the election.

What’s Going on in Logan: January 2019

December 31, 2018 by Michael Dhar Filed Under: Neighborhood

New year, new goals. This year we will bring you our picks each month for events happening around the hood. Check our January events and mark your calendars!

Vote on Where the 35th Ward Spends its Money: Participatory Budgeting

November 5, 2018 by Michael Dhar Filed Under: Politics

Thanks to participatory budgeting, residents get to choose how city money gets spent in the Logan-area 35th Ward. Voting for this starts today.

Local Politicians Happy to See Mayor Emanuel Go

October 12, 2018 by Michael Dhar Filed Under: Politics

Logan Square-area political leaders welcomed Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s retirement— and some may want his job.

Fighting Segregation Shouldn’t Mean More Power for Rahm, Aldermen Say

August 30, 2018 by Michael Dhar Filed Under: Politics

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.

Don’t Let Logan Square Street Upgrade Worsen Gentrification, Groups Say

July 26, 2018 by Michael Dhar Filed Under: Neighborhood

The city needs to ensure that a Logan Square redesign project lifts up everyone in the neighborhood—without worsening gentrification, activists say.

‘Defense Committee’ Stands Up for Logan Square Immigrants

July 17, 2018 by Michael Dhar Filed Under: Politics

The Community Defense Committee (CDC) stands with the neighborhood’s immigrants—and against deportations by ICE. Catch them canvassing July 21 to learn more.