In part one of its aldermanic endorsements, the Tribune editorial board endorses Andy Schneider in Ward 1, Lamont Robinson in Ward 4, Renita Q. Ward in Ward 5 and William E. Hall in Ward 6
The community’s 53rd Street is home to many locally-owned shops, nightlife spots and restaurants. There’s been some turnover during COVID, but a lot of the small businesses have hung on even though they’re still facing challenges.
Business is picking up again for many Chicago small businesses, but inflation is raising costs across the board, prompting some owners to increase prices while others try to hold out.
Swain’s campaign said he kicks off his bid having raised just over $200,000 from about 75 donors with the war chest giving him a potentially meaningful running start.