Ald. James Gardiner Apologizes To City Council For Offensive Texts, Amid Effort To Censure Him“I stand before this body to offer my sincerest apologies for the pain and insult that anyone has endured as a result. I take full responsibility for my offensive words in those messages," Gardiner said.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot Caught Uttering Profanity Into Hot Microphone During City Council MeetingLightfoot apparently didn’t realize her microphone wasn’t muted when she uttered “you got to be f*****g kidding me,” during the meeting.
Deb Mell Concedes In 33rd Ward; Democratic Socialist Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez To Join City CouncilMore than a week after the results of the city’s runoff elections were declared official, Ald. Deb Mell (33rd) has ended her bid for a recount and conceded to challenger Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez.
In The Race For 33rd Ward Alderman, Sanchez Leads Mell By 19 VotesVotes are still being tallied in the 33rd ward on Chicago's North Side. That's where incumbent Ald. Deb Mell is being challenged by political newcomer Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez. According to the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, Sanchez has a 19 vote lead over Mell.
Incumbents In Two Chicago Communities Hold Slim Leads In Undecided Races Day After ElectionA day after the election, two aldermanic races are still too close to call.