Alderman
Coverage of Alderman in the Nexus archive.
- Lincoln Park bar shut down after fatal shooting outside following fight, alderman says
A fatal shooting outside a Lincoln Park bar in Chicago led to the business being shut down by police. An alderman confirmed the incident, which followed a fight. The bar is now closed as a result.
- Police shut down Lincoln Park bar after deadly shooting, alderman says
A man was shot and killed during a fight in Lincoln Park on Sunday night, leading Chicago police to shut down the involved bar. The incident was reported by Chicago police, and an alderman mentioned the police action.
- Bronzeville violence injures 7; Alderman calls for accountability
Two shooting incidents in Bronzeville resulted in seven injuries, leading the Alderman to call for accountability from parents and other adults.
- Brandon Johnson blasted by fellow Democrat after teen allegedly strikes 5 officers during takeover chaos
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced criticism from fellow Democrat Alderman Raymond Lopez after a Memorial Day weekend incident where a teen allegedly struck five officers with a vehicle during a chaotic gathering. Lopez accused Johnson of failing to hold teens, their parents, or participants accountable for reckless behavior, while Johnson called for parental awareness and accountability without endorsing criminal charges against parents.