Wrigleyville Ald. Tom Tunney announced last week he would not run for reelection. To his south, Lincoln Park Ald. Michele Smith, 43rd, has already stepped down. Uptown Ald. James Cappleman, 46th, and Edgewater and Andersonville Ald. Harry Osterman, 48th, have both announced they are retiring at the
Tunneys announcement means a majority of the north lakefront will have new representation beginning next year. To the south, Lincoln Park Ald. Michele Smith, 43rd, has already stepped down. Uptown Ald. James Cappleman, 46th, and Edgewater and Andersonville Ald. Harry Osterman, 48th, have both annou
Date: Aug 30, 2022
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Chicago Park District CEO Resigns After Mayor Urges Firing Over Lifeguard Scandal Response
Ald. Michele Smith, of Chicago's 43rd Ward, previously said that the lifeguard environment in the Chicago Park District is toxic, and that the continuing flood of accusations of sexual harassment and abuse shows that massive changes are needed.
elected officials in the Chicagoland area including Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer (10th district) and Ald. Michele Smith (43rd Ward).
Date: Jan 21, 2018
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Women's rally underway in Grant Park; Large crowds force cancellation of march
in Grant Park at the intersection of Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Thousands listened to speakers including politicians such as Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, Aldermen Pat Dowell, Susan Garza and Michele Smith and others. Members of the Chica
Date: Jan 21, 2017
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Large crowd forces cancellation of women's march but some take to streets
At the rally, which was held in Grant Park at the intersection of Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard, thousands listened to speakers including politicians such as Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Aldermen Pat Dowell, Susan Garza, Michele Smith a
Date: Jan 21, 2017
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A less-frantic Black Friday as shoppers hit stores
Waiting outside of Willowbrook's Bloomingdale's were Michele Smith of Pompton Lakes and Lorraine Bonelli of Riverdale. The pair said they arrived around 5 a.m. and by7 a.m. they had already frequented the Children's Place, Old Navy and Lord & Taylor.
Date: Nov 25, 2016
Category: Business
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Airbnb ordinance passes committee, but full Council vote delayed
Aldermen who joined Garza in voting no were: Marty Quinn (13th); Ray Lopez (15th); Matt OShea (19th); Chris Taliaferro (29th); Scott Waguespack (32nd); Michele Smith (43rd); Tom Tunney (44th); and John Arena (45th).Lincoln Park Ald. Michele Smith (43rd) would certainly agree to that. She believes the mayor caved to Airbnb, whose Midwest director is former Ald. Will Burns (4th), one of the mayors closest political allies in the African-American community.