Illinois’ race for governor is in full swing, as quite a few Democrats vie for the party’s nomination and the right to face Gov. Bruce Rauner, a Republican in his first term who has never passed a budget for the state
Ald. Ramirez-Rosa Kicks Off 35th Ward’s 2018 Participatory Budgeting Campaign
The 35th Ward, which covers roughly a third of Logan Square, began its 2018 participatory budgeting cycle on Tuesday, May 23. Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa’s invites residents to form a leadership committee that will spearhead the budgeting effort,
Ald. Ameya Pawar Makes Case for Governorship at Revolution Brewing
47th Ward Alderman Ameya Pawar met voters for a Q&A at Revolution Brewing (2323 N Milwaukee Ave.) on Wednesday, April 26, making the case for his bid in an increasingly crowded Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Q&A: 35th Ward Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa on Building Coalitions in Logan Square
35th Ward Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa was elected in 2015 to become at 26 years old the youngest alderman elected in nearly 50 years. He shared his plans with LoganSquarist.
Making Good on Our Debt: How to Solve the CPS Budget Crisis
The Chicago Public Schools budget crisis is nothing new in Chicago, and with an issue this complex, how do we even attempt a solution if we can’t grasp the full scope of it?
One Month In: How the Bag Tax is Affecting Logan’s Residents
One month into the City of Chicago’s new “checkout bag tax,” shop owners in Logan Square note the difference in the bagging habits of their customers.
Logan Square’s U.S. Rep Forced Out of Meeting With ICE
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez, who represents Logan Square, parts of the Southwest Side and some of the western suburbs, was removed from a meeting with the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Feb. 16.
DNC Chair Candidate Ellison to Hold Chicago Fundraiser
Ellison has been touring the country to gather support — and funding — for his candidacy, and he’ll make a stop Jan. 8 at The Wild Hare (2610 N. Halsted St.).
How Many People Could Trump Deport From Logan Square?
Over a thousand people, potentially over 2,000, would be deported from the neighborhood, LoganSquarist has found.
Chicago Democrats, Progressives Scramble to Comprehend Stunning Loss
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th), as progressive an alderman as you’ll find, has set forth his explanation for the stunning loss already on social media.