Roderick T. Sawyer

Aldermen propose greater inspector general powers

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Tribune reporter A group of self-styled reform aldermen said Thursday that it wants to help Mayor Rahm Emanuel live up to his campaign pledge to give the city's top corruption buster unfettered access to city documents, though it's unclear whether the...

Aldermen seek to help Emanuel keep ethics campaign pledge

2013-04-25 12:09:00

A group of self-styled reform aldermen said Thursday they want to help Mayor Rahm Emanuel live up to his campaign pledge to give the city’s top corruption buster unfettered access to city documents, though it’s unclear whether the push will...

Democratic bosses pick Beavers replacement despite state fine

2013-04-11 12:18:00

Democratic ward and township bosses today chose Stanley Moore to succeed convicted former Cook County Commissioner William Beavers despite Moore's $3,000 fine for allegedly campaigning while on the taxpayer dime at his state job. The selection by party...

Beavers county board successor could be picked Thursday

2013-04-05 16:07:00

Cook County Democratic leaders are scheduled to meet Thursday to pick a replacement for Commissioner William Beavers, who was convicted last month of federal tax evasion. Ald. Howard Brookins will lead the meeting at which Democratic committeemen will...

Brown Sugar Bakery anchors Grand Crossing renaissance

2013-03-01 09:20:00

Some neighborhoods have it all, and some neighborhoods have very little, but only one Chicago neighborhood, Greater Grand Crossing, has Stephanie Hart and her Brown Sugar Bakery. There, every day you can get cupcakes the size of small children's heads...

Chicago aldermen split on schools strike

2012-09-10 14:19:00

For a time Monday, visitors to aldermen's offices at City Hall office were greeted by a 7-year-old whose Mets cap was barely visible over the top of a desk. Chicago teachers were out on strike, so Roberto Maldonado II wasn’t at Drummond...

CTA to close Dan Ryan branch of Red Line for 5 months

2012-06-04 19:25:00

In deciding to close the south leg of the Red Line for five months starting next May, CTA officials bet that short, intense pain will be easier to suffer through than several years of track construction migraines. South Side aldermen – previously...

Speed camera plan advances

2012-04-12 00:00:00

Mayor Rahm Emanuel made a slight tweak to his controversial speed-camera ticketing plan Wednesday, unveiling a version with a lower fine just before a City Council committee considered the measure and recommended approval. A ticket for driving six to...

Emanuel defends income-tax hike refund seizure

2012-02-15 10:05:00

Mayor Rahm Emanuel today gave an impassioned defense of the city’s effort to intercept millions in state income tax refunds from people across Illinois who owe City Hall money. The speech came after the City Council approved the plan 41-8. “...

City Council passes new ward map, 41-8

2012-01-19 11:56:00

Less than two hours after putting the finishing touches on a new map of the city's 50 wards, the Chicago City Council� approved it over the vehement objections of some aldermen whose political futures are imperiled by the redrawn boundaries. The vote was...

Former Ald. Lyle appointed Cook County judge

2011-11-29 13:01:00

The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed former Chicago Ald. Freddrenna Lyle as a Cook County Circuit Court judge to fill a vacancy. Lyle, the former 6th Ward alderman, will serve until next year’s elections determine a replacement for Judge...

African-American aldermen vow to help colleagues in runoffs

2011-03-08 16:32:55

New 7th Ward Ald. Natashia Holmes takes her seat between Alds. Roderick Sawyer, 6th and Michelle Harris, 8th, after she was sworn into office during the City Council meeting Wednesday.

2013-02-13 00:00:00

Aldermen Roderick Sawyer, 8th, and Michelle Harris, 6th, attend today's Chicago City Council meeting. The empty chair between them was that of former alderman Sandi Jackson.

2013-01-17 00:00:00

Aldermen Roderick Sawyer, 8th, and Michelle Harris, 6th, at a City Council meeting with the empty chair of former Ald. Sandi Jackson between them.

2013-01-17 00:00:00