34th Ward
Coverage of 34th Ward in the Nexus archive.
- Ald. Bill Conway Launches Reelection Bid, Ending Speculation About Mayoral Run
Ald. Bill Conway announced his reelection bid for the 34th Ward, ending speculation about a mayoral run. He previously loaned himself $500,000, which fueled mayoral rumors, but now emphasizes continuing his work in the 34th Ward. Conway is part of a coalition of 30 aldermen that bypassed Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget.
- Top aide to ex-Ald. Carrie Austin gets probation for role in home improvement kickbacks
Chester Wilson Jr., former chief of staff to then-Ald. Carrie Austin, was sentenced to three years probation and a $20,000 fine for his role in a scheme involving home improvement kickbacks from a developer. Prosecutors allege Wilson and Austin accepted granite countertops, sump pumps, and other materials as bribes in exchange for political favors.
- City panel approves Greyhound station purchase
A City Council committee approved the $19 million purchase of the Greyhound bus station in Chicago's South Loop, aiming to create the city's first publicly owned intercity bus terminal. The move reduces the risk of Greyhound's eviction and could lead to a multi-million dollar investment to improve the station.