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Public redistricting hearings show Chicago aldermen have more work to do

Chicago aldermen have taken some steps to bring transparency into the process of redrawing the city's 50 wards, but public hearings held last week demonstrate that some interested residents still don't have access to the information they need to participate in a meaningful way.

ICPR testified to the committee overseeing the remap, which is led by Ald. Richard Mell, Tuesday. Read on ...

Daley sends watchdog plan to wary City Council

February 10, 2010

 Posted by Hal Dardick

Mayor Richard Daley this morning officially unveiled his proposal to let the city inspector general probe aldermen and their employees — a change first rejected by City Council 20 years ago when Daley created the watchdog office.