https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/meet-your-alderman--5413541enPoliticsCopyright UC3Phttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/707a0f7f2b3cede2540cb07ea63915e4.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/meet-your-alderman--5413541Mon, 13 May 2024 13:15:19 +0000UC3PUC3Ptheuc3p@gmail.comPolitics, in one sense, is what happens when policy objectives meet reality. Hosts Sarah Scott and Eric Geber explore how local policies are debated and implemented right here in Chicago. Each episode of "Meet Your Alderman" introduces listeners to a...false524bdbfa-b92f-53ec-b761-07a5df9c82a2episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-alderperson-jessie-fuentes-26th-ward--59998829
You can find your alderman at this link.

Follow us on Twitter/X @TweetUrAlderman.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59998829Mon, 13 May 2024 13:15:02 +0000UC3PWe welcome 26th Ward alderperson Jessie Fuentes to the podcast. We talk to her about her prior community engagement work, her policy priorities in Council, and great places to visit the 26th Ward....
You can find your alderman at this link.

Follow us on Twitter/X @TweetUrAlderman.]]>1381alderman,chicago,chicagoland,chicagopolitics,government,jessiefuentes,meetyouralderman,podcast,podcasts,publicpolicy,uc3p,uchicagofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-alderman-leni-manaa-hoppenworth-48th-ward--59036835
You can find your alderman here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/lookup_ward_and_alderman.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59036835Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:00:01 +0000UC3PWe welcome 48th ward alderperson Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth to the podcast to kick off the new season. We talk to her about her first year at City Hall and her policy priorities for this session. You can find your alderman here:...
You can find your alderman here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/lookup_ward_and_alderman.html]]>153948thward,alderman,chicago,chicagoland,chicagopolitics,government,lgbtqingovernment,localpolitics,meetyouralderman,publicpolicy,uc3p,uchicago,womeningovernmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-your-government-part-5-city-council-with-kristina-matysik-and-eric-geber--53565548
Special thanks to Eric and Kristina's teammates: Jayson Cayanan, Meredith Gavin, Colin Maloney, and Julian Varo.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53565548Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:02 +0000UC3POn the final episode of our Meet Your Government Miniseries, Hannah Bernick interviews 2nd-year MPP student Kristina Matysik and our co-host Eric Geber about Chicago's City Council: how it operates vs. how it was intended to operate, and how it stacks...
Special thanks to Eric and Kristina's teammates: Jayson Cayanan, Meredith Gavin, Colin Maloney, and Julian Varo.]]>1431alderman,chicago,citycouncil,citygovernment,goodgovernance,illinois,illinoispolitics,localpolitics,meetyouralderman,politics,publicfinance,redistricting,uc3p,uchicagofalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-tina-hone-candidate-for-the-5th-ward--53316834https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-14-desmon-yancy-candidate-for-the-5th-ward/id1608576910?i=1000605362524

Link to Tina's campaign website: https://hone5thward.com/

Follow us on Twitter (@TweetUrAlderman) and DM us any questions you want us to ask future guests!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53316834Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:00:02 +0000UC3PSarah and Jeff talk to Tina Hone, one of two runoff candidates for alderman of the 5th Ward. Be sure to check out the interview with the race's other candidate, Desmon Yancy here:...https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-14-desmon-yancy-candidate-for-the-5th-ward/id1608576910?i=1000605362524

Link to Tina's campaign website: https://hone5thward.com/

Follow us on Twitter (@TweetUrAlderman) and DM us any questions you want us to ask future guests!]]>2039falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-desmon-yancy-candidate-for-the-5th-ward--53295623https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-15-tina-hone-candidate-for-the-5th-ward/id1608576910?i=1000605712332

Link to Desmon Yancy's campaign website: https://www.yancyforthe5th.com/

Follow us on Twitter (@TweetUrAlderman) and DM us any questions you want us to ask future guests!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53295623Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:10:21 +0000UC3PSarah and Eric talk to Desmon Yancy, one of two runoff candidates for 5th ward alderman. Be sure to check out our interview with the other candidate, Tina Hone, here:...https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-15-tina-hone-candidate-for-the-5th-ward/id1608576910?i=1000605712332

Link to Desmon Yancy's campaign website: https://www.yancyforthe5th.com/

Follow us on Twitter (@TweetUrAlderman) and DM us any questions you want us to ask future guests!]]>2222alderman,candidate,chicago,city_council,early_voting,election,runofffalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-heather-cherone-political-reporter-for-wttw--52833171
For a comprehensive guide on the Mayoral and City Council Candidates: https://news.wttw.com/elections/voters-guide/2023?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=adwords&utm_content=voter-guide&gclid=CjwKCAiA9NGfBhBvEiwAq5vSy1mYd_4sgyPI2ui1LkP_GprtuASeQnnsHvZdxUIJ-qwOBgipW2dtSRoCS8EQAvD_BwE

You can find more information on where to vote in Chicago on February 28, 2023 at: https://chicagoelections.gov/en/home.html

Follow us on Twitter (@TweetUrAlderman) and DM us any questions you want us to ask future guests!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52833171Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:30:01 +0000UC3PSarah and Eric talk to Heather Cherone, political reporter for WTTW and current Prtizker Fellow at the Institute of Politics. Heather provides the inside scoop on the upcoming mayoral and aldermanic elections in the city. If you've got any questions...
For a comprehensive guide on the Mayoral and City Council Candidates: https://news.wttw.com/elections/voters-guide/2023?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=adwords&utm_content=voter-guide&gclid=CjwKCAiA9NGfBhBvEiwAq5vSy1mYd_4sgyPI2ui1LkP_GprtuASeQnnsHvZdxUIJ-qwOBgipW2dtSRoCS8EQAvD_BwE

You can find more information on where to vote in Chicago on February 28, 2023 at: https://chicagoelections.gov/en/home.html

Follow us on Twitter (@TweetUrAlderman) and DM us any questions you want us to ask future guests!]]>2707aldermen,chicago,citycouncil,election,journalism,politics,wttwfalse213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-david-axelrod-talks-chicago-politics-and-elections--52811392
For a comprehensive guide on the Mayoral and City Council Candidates: https://news.wttw.com/elections/voters-guide/2023?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=adwords&utm_content=voter-guide&gclid=CjwKCAiA9NGfBhBvEiwAq5vSy1mYd_4sgyPI2ui1LkP_GprtuASeQnnsHvZdxUIJ-qwOBgipW2dtSRoCS8EQAvD_BwE

You can find more information on where to vote in Chicago on February 28, 2023 at: https://chicagoelections.gov/en/home.html

Follow us on Twitter (@TweetUrAlderman) and DM us any questions you want us to ask future guests!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52811392Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:20:40 +0000UC3PSarah and Eric sit down with David Axelrod to talk all things Chicago. They covered the city's 2023 elections, David's career in journalism and political campaigns, and the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics. For a comprehensive guide on...
For a comprehensive guide on the Mayoral and City Council Candidates: https://news.wttw.com/elections/voters-guide/2023?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=adwords&utm_content=voter-guide&gclid=CjwKCAiA9NGfBhBvEiwAq5vSy1mYd_4sgyPI2ui1LkP_GprtuASeQnnsHvZdxUIJ-qwOBgipW2dtSRoCS8EQAvD_BwE

You can find more information on where to vote in Chicago on February 28, 2023 at: https://chicagoelections.gov/en/home.html

Follow us on Twitter (@TweetUrAlderman) and DM us any questions you want us to ask future guests!]]>2571alderman,chicago,corruption,davidaxelrod,election,history,instituteofpolitics,iop,localpolitics,mayor,policy,politics,publicpolicy,uc3p,uchicago,wardfalse212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-your-government-part-4-the-budget-with-jack-carey-and-evan-eising--52717101
Special thanks to Jack and Evan's teammates: Gabby Meyers, Tomo Yano, and Jiae Myung]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52717101Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:00:01 +0000UC3POn this episode of our Meet Your Government Miniseries, Jeff Bittle talks to Jack Carey and Evan Eising about the city's massive municipal budget: what goes into it, how its crafted, and how the process could be made better. Special thanks to Jack...
Special thanks to Jack and Evan's teammates: Gabby Meyers, Tomo Yano, and Jiae Myung]]>1401alderman,budget,chicago,debt,finance,goodgovernance,government,illinois,illinoispolitics,localpolitics,meetyouralderman,pensions,politics,publicfinance,publicpolicy,publicsector,uc3p,uchicagofalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-your-government-part-3-community-engagement-with-oswaldo-gomez--52487991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52487991Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:00:02 +0000UC3PKristan Wong Karinen talks to Oswaldo Gomez about the community engagement (and community organizing) landscape in Chicago. Oswaldo Gomez currently serves as the Vice President of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. Special...1657chicago,community,community_engagement,community_organizing,engagement,police,police_accountabilityfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-your-government-part-2-police-accountability-with-molly-smith--52405926
Special acknowledgement goes to Ally Hardebeck, Quinn Kelly, Emilia Porubcin, and Jack Reams, who contributed research and writing to the final policy memo Molly references throughout the episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52405926Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:54:38 +0000UC3PAn interview with Molly Smith, who joins us to talk about what police accountability looks like in Chicago and how the city stacks up against other US cities. Molly Smith is a Master of Public Policy Candidate at the University of Chicago Harris...
Special acknowledgement goes to Ally Hardebeck, Quinn Kelly, Emilia Porubcin, and Jack Reams, who contributed research and writing to the final policy memo Molly references throughout the episode.]]>1036chicago,police,policyfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-your-government-part-1-joe-ferguson-former-chicago-inspector-general--52363858(re)Chicago. This is the first installment of our new mini-series “Meet You Government."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52363858Fri, 06 Jan 2023 10:35:01 +0000UC3PAn interview with Joe Ferguson, former IG for the city of Chicago and Founding Executive Director of https://www.rechicago.org/. This is the first installment of our new mini-series “Meet You Government."(re)Chicago. This is the first installment of our new mini-series “Meet You Government."]]>2846accountability,chicago,corruption,daley,democraticpolitics,illinois,inspectorgeneral,joeferguson,lightfoot,localpolitics,mayor,oversight,politics,publicpolicy,uchicagofalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-your-alderman-presents-meet-your-government-trailer--52354050
This series will explore the key systemic faults in Chicago’s local government as they relate to four important areas: police accountability, the budget, community engagement, and city council. Take a listen for more information and keep an eye out for new episodes!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52354050Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:25:01 +0000UC3PThe Meet your Alderman team is happy to announce the launch of our new mini-series that doesn’t include any Aldermen: Meet Your Government This series will explore the key systemic faults in Chicago’s local government as they relate to four important...
This series will explore the key systemic faults in Chicago’s local government as they relate to four important areas: police accountability, the budget, community engagement, and city council. Take a listen for more information and keep an eye out for new episodes!]]>241accountability,alderman,chicago,corruption,democracy,democratpolitics,goodgovernance,illinois,inspectorgeneral,joeferguson,localgovernment,oversight,policereform,politics,publicpolicy,uc3p,uchicagofalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-alderman-carlos-ramirez-rosa-35th-ward--52204558
Acronyms:
COPA: Civilian Office of Police Accountability
ECPS: Empowering Communities for Public Safety
CPAC: Civilian Police Accountability Council
GAPA: Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability

Links:
COPA Website: https://www.chicagocopa.org/
COPA Phone Number: 312-746-3609
Ward Website: https://www.carlosrosa.org/
Ward webpage (City of Chicago website): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/35.html

Want to know who YOUR alderman is? Find more information here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/lookup_ward_and_alderman.html

Follow us on Twitter (@TweetUrAlderman) and DM us any questions you may have for future guests!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52204558Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:05:01 +0000UC3PEric and MYA's newest member Jeff Bittle talk to Carlos Ramirez-Rosa of the 35th Ward Acronyms: COPA: Civilian Office of Police Accountability ECPS: Empowering Communities for Public Safety CPAC: Civilian Police Accountability Council GAPA:...
Acronyms:
COPA: Civilian Office of Police Accountability
ECPS: Empowering Communities for Public Safety
CPAC: Civilian Police Accountability Council
GAPA: Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability

Links:
COPA Website: https://www.chicagocopa.org/
COPA Phone Number: 312-746-3609
Ward Website: https://www.carlosrosa.org/
Ward webpage (City of Chicago website): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/35.html

Want to know who YOUR alderman is? Find more information here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/lookup_ward_and_alderman.html

Follow us on Twitter (@TweetUrAlderman) and DM us any questions you may have for future guests!]]>213635thward,alderman,chicago,chicagoland,chicagopolitics,democraticpolitics,democraticsocialistsofamerica,dsa,government,localpolitics,policereform,policing,policy,publicpolicy,universityofchicagofalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-alderman-raymond-lopez-ward-15--51519884


Links:

Information about the SAFE-T Act: https://icjia.illinois.gov/researchhub/articles/the-2021-safe-t-act-icjia-roles-and-responsibilities

Ward Website: https://www.the15thward.org/

Ward webpage (City of Chicago website): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/15.html

Want to know who YOUR alderman is? Find more information here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/lookup_ward_and_alderman.html

Follow us on Twitter (@TweetUrAlderman)!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51519884Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:00:01 +0000UC3PSarah and Eric talk to Raymond Lopez of the 15th Ward Links: Information about the SAFE-T Act: https://icjia.illinois.gov/researchhub/articles/the-2021-safe-t-act-icjia-roles-and-responsibilities Ward Website: https://www.the15thward.org/ Ward...


Links:

Information about the SAFE-T Act: https://icjia.illinois.gov/researchhub/articles/the-2021-safe-t-act-icjia-roles-and-responsibilities

Ward Website: https://www.the15thward.org/

Ward webpage (City of Chicago website): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/15.html

Want to know who YOUR alderman is? Find more information here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/lookup_ward_and_alderman.html

Follow us on Twitter (@TweetUrAlderman)!]]>2495alderman,chicago,chicano,citypolitics,government,hispanicheritage,illinois,localpolitics,mayor,politics,publicpolicy,raymondlopez,uchicago,ward15false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-alderwoman-nicole-lee-ward-11--51419438
Links
11th Ward Website: https://www.ward11.org/
11th Ward page (City of Chicago website): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/11.html
Chinese American Service League (CASL): https://www.caslservice.org/
Article about the Near South Side CPS School: https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/07/19/near-south-side-cps-high-school-a-step-closer-to-reality-after-cha-agrees-to-lease-former-public-housing-site/

Want to know who YOUR alderman is? Find more information here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/lookup_ward_and_alderman.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51419438Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:39:01 +0000UC3PSarah and Eric talk to Nicole Lee of the 11th Ward Links 11th Ward Website: https://www.ward11.org/ 11th Ward page (City of Chicago website): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/11.html Chinese American Service League (CASL):...
Links
11th Ward Website: https://www.ward11.org/
11th Ward page (City of Chicago website): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/11.html
Chinese American Service League (CASL): https://www.caslservice.org/
Article about the Near South Side CPS School: https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/07/19/near-south-side-cps-high-school-a-step-closer-to-reality-after-cha-agrees-to-lease-former-public-housing-site/

Want to know who YOUR alderman is? Find more information here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/lookup_ward_and_alderman.html]]>1891alderman,bridgeport,chicago,chinatown,daley,eric,geber,lee,nicole,pizza,policy,public,sarah,scott,universityfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-a-retrospective--51381354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51381354Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:05:02 +0000UC3PSarah and Eric look back on the first season of Meet Your Alderman and discuss what they’ve learned about Chicago politics, making a podcast, and the endurance required to withstand the endless rounds of editing. Plus, they look ahead and speculate...2263alderman,anticorruption,chicago,chicagoland,citycouncil,corruption,davidorr,government,harris,localpolitics,lorilightfoot,policy,publicpolicy,uc3p,uchicago,universityofchicagofalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-alderman-byron-sigcho-lopez-ward-25--50010440

LINKS



25th Ward Website: https://www.25thward.org/



25th Ward Webpage (City of Chicago): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/25.html



Information about “The 78”:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/the-78.html



Information about the new ward maps: https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/05/16/chicagos-controversial-new-ward-map-approved-with-16-black-14-latino-wards/



Layout of the new ward maps: https://app.mydistricting.com/legdistricting/comments/plan/225/26



Information about Mayor Lightfoot’s recent casino pick: https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/05/05/chicago-casino-will-be-ballys-in-river-west-at-former-tribune-publishing-plant-lightfoot-announces/



Want to know who YOUR alderman is? Find more information here:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/lookup_ward_and_alderman.html




ACRONYMS:


CAC: Community Advisory Council

CBA: Community Benefits Agreement

TIF: Tax Increment Financing. A special funding tool used by the City of Chicago to promote improvements in specific sections of the city.



More info here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/provdrs/tif.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50010440Tue, 31 May 2022 13:45:38 +0000UC3PSarah and Eric interview the 25th Ward's Alderman, Byron Sigcho-Lopez LINKS 25th Ward Website: https://www.25thward.org/ 25th Ward Webpage (City of Chicago): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/25.html...

LINKS



25th Ward Website: https://www.25thward.org/



25th Ward Webpage (City of Chicago): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/25.html



Information about “The 78”:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/the-78.html



Information about the new ward maps: https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/05/16/chicagos-controversial-new-ward-map-approved-with-16-black-14-latino-wards/



Layout of the new ward maps: https://app.mydistricting.com/legdistricting/comments/plan/225/26



Information about Mayor Lightfoot’s recent casino pick: https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/05/05/chicago-casino-will-be-ballys-in-river-west-at-former-tribune-publishing-plant-lightfoot-announces/



Want to know who YOUR alderman is? Find more information here:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/lookup_ward_and_alderman.html




ACRONYMS:


CAC: Community Advisory Council

CBA: Community Benefits Agreement

TIF: Tax Increment Financing. A special funding tool used by the City of Chicago to promote improvements in specific sections of the city.



More info here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/provdrs/tif.html]]>1821alderman,byronsigcholopez,casino,chicago,chicagopolitics,chicano,chinatown,localpolitics,pilsen,policy,publicpolicy,redistricting,southloop,uc3p,uchicago,ward25false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-alderman-harry-osterman-ward-48--49435652
48th Ward website: http://48thward.org/

48th Ward webpage (city of Chicago): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/48.html


INFORMATION REGARDING CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT OF THE CPD:

Information on the ECPS ordinance: https://southsideweekly.com/a-step-toward-community-control-of-the-police/#:~:text=The%20ECPS%20ordinance%20will%20create,year%20terms%20beginning%20in%202023.

And https://www.injusticewatch.org/news/2021/chicago-police-civilian-oversight/



Original CPAC ordinance: https://www.law.uchicago.edu/files/CPAC_ordinance.pdf

GAPA recommendations: https://www.bpichicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/GAPA-Report-2018.pdf



ACRONYMS

CPAC: Civilian Police Accountability Council
CPD: Chicago Police Department
CPS: Chicago Public Schools
ECPS: Empowering Communities
GAPA: Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability
ECPS: Empowering Communities for Public Safety (ordinance that passed last summer which was a compromise between the GAPA and CPAC proposals)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49435652Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:46:41 +0000UC3PSarah and Eric interview Alderman Harry Osterman of the 48th Ward. 48th Ward website: http://48thward.org/ 48th Ward webpage (city of Chicago): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/48.html INFORMATION REGARDING CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT OF...
48th Ward website: http://48thward.org/

48th Ward webpage (city of Chicago): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/48.html


INFORMATION REGARDING CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT OF THE CPD:

Information on the ECPS ordinance: https://southsideweekly.com/a-step-toward-community-control-of-the-police/#:~:text=The%20ECPS%20ordinance%20will%20create,year%20terms%20beginning%20in%202023.

And https://www.injusticewatch.org/news/2021/chicago-police-civilian-oversight/



Original CPAC ordinance: https://www.law.uchicago.edu/files/CPAC_ordinance.pdf

GAPA recommendations: https://www.bpichicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/GAPA-Report-2018.pdf



ACRONYMS

CPAC: Civilian Police Accountability Council
CPD: Chicago Police Department
CPS: Chicago Public Schools
ECPS: Empowering Communities
GAPA: Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability
ECPS: Empowering Communities for Public Safety (ordinance that passed last summer which was a compromise between the GAPA and CPAC proposals)]]>202248thward,alderman,chicago,civilianoversight,cpd,cps,edgewater,harryosterman,illinois,lakewood,localpolitics,osterman,police,policy,politics,publicpolicy,publicsafety,uchicago,uptownfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-alderman-andre-vasquez-ward-40--49254475In the episode, we mention Alderman Vasquez's article on scooters - here's the link if you'd like to read more about his plans for green transportation! https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/2/8/22924003/chicago-e-scooter-program-equity-jobs-andre-vasquez-other-views


Interested in learning more? Check out a map of the 40th ward here:
https://app.chicagoelections.com/documents/general/document_4017.pdf


Ward 40's official page: https://40thward.org/


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ACRONYMS

CPAC: Civilian Police Accountability Council
CPS: Chicago Public Schools
CTU: Chicago Teachers Union
ECPS: Empowering Communities FOR Public Safety Ordinance]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49254475Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:42:12 +0000UC3PAn interview with the 40th Ward's Alderman Andre Vasquez In the episode, we mention Alderman Vasquez's article on scooters - here's the link if you'd like to read more about his plans for green transportation!...In the episode, we mention Alderman Vasquez's article on scooters - here's the link if you'd like to read more about his plans for green transportation! https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/2/8/22924003/chicago-e-scooter-program-equity-jobs-andre-vasquez-other-views


Interested in learning more? Check out a map of the 40th ward here:
https://app.chicagoelections.com/documents/general/document_4017.pdf


Ward 40's official page: https://40thward.org/


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ACRONYMS

CPAC: Civilian Police Accountability Council
CPS: Chicago Public Schools
CTU: Chicago Teachers Union
ECPS: Empowering Communities FOR Public Safety Ordinance]]>1996alderman,chicago,cpac,cps,ctu,ecps,pizza,policy,public,wardfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-alderman-michael-rodriguez-ward-22--49144633
Haga clic en el enlace para la entrevista en Español (Link to the Spanish transcript): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1prCnDlY3PhhdeK59Drjjy95Hv4t1OjiMgxVi7YkX220/edit?usp=sharing

Interested in learning more? Check out these sites for more info about the 22nd ward.

22nd Ward website: https://www.22ndward.org/
22nd Ward Page (City Council website): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/22.html
Alderman Rodriguez’s website: https://www.mikerodriguez.org/
Alderman Rodriguez’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/rodriguezfor22
Enlace Chicago: https://www.enlacechicago.org/
TCEP: https://www.tcepchicago.org/

Phrases and Acronyms:

CPAC: Civilian Police Accountability Council, a precursor to the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability
Vamos a Cuidar Nuestro Tesoro En Casa: Let’s Keep Our Treasured (Children and Families) at Home
GAPA: Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability
IPO: Independent Political Organization
Promotores de salud: Health promoters, or community health workers
SSA: (School of) Social Service Administration; the former name of the University of Chicago’s Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice
TCEP: Telpochcalli Community Education Project (link to their site above)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49144633Tue, 22 Mar 2022 02:38:35 +0000UC3PSarah and Eric interview Alderman Michael Rodriguez of the 22nd Ward. Haga clic en el enlace para la entrevista en Español (Link to the Spanish transcript):...
Haga clic en el enlace para la entrevista en Español (Link to the Spanish transcript): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1prCnDlY3PhhdeK59Drjjy95Hv4t1OjiMgxVi7YkX220/edit?usp=sharing

Interested in learning more? Check out these sites for more info about the 22nd ward.

22nd Ward website: https://www.22ndward.org/
22nd Ward Page (City Council website): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/22.html
Alderman Rodriguez’s website: https://www.mikerodriguez.org/
Alderman Rodriguez’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/rodriguezfor22
Enlace Chicago: https://www.enlacechicago.org/
TCEP: https://www.tcepchicago.org/

Phrases and Acronyms:

CPAC: Civilian Police Accountability Council, a precursor to the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability
Vamos a Cuidar Nuestro Tesoro En Casa: Let’s Keep Our Treasured (Children and Families) at Home
GAPA: Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability
IPO: Independent Political Organization
Promotores de salud: Health promoters, or community health workers
SSA: (School of) Social Service Administration; the former name of the University of Chicago’s Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice
TCEP: Telpochcalli Community Education Project (link to their site above)]]>2465chicago,policy,wardfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-alderwoman-maria-hadden-ward-49--48983211
Interested in learning more? Check out a map of the 49th ward here:
https://app.chicagoelections.com/documents/general/document_4026.pdf

Ward 49's official page: https://www.49thward.org/

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ACRONYMS

CDPH: The Chicago Department of Public Health
CPS: Chicago Public Schools
CP4P: Communities Partnering 4 Peace; framework that aims to end gang violence in Chicago
CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

ECCSE: Ex-Cons for Community and Social Change]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48983211Tue, 08 Mar 2022 06:05:02 +0000UC3PAn interview with the 49th Ward's Alderwoman Maria Hadden. Interested in learning more? Check out a map of the 49th ward here: https://app.chicagoelections.com/documents/general/document_4026.pdf Ward 49's official page:...
Interested in learning more? Check out a map of the 49th ward here:
https://app.chicagoelections.com/documents/general/document_4026.pdf

Ward 49's official page: https://www.49thward.org/

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ACRONYMS

CDPH: The Chicago Department of Public Health
CPS: Chicago Public Schools
CP4P: Communities Partnering 4 Peace; framework that aims to end gang violence in Chicago
CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

ECCSE: Ex-Cons for Community and Social Change]]>2454alderman,chicago,chicagopolitics,cps,democrat,government,illinois,interview,lakeview,localpolitics,mariahadden,policy,politics,publicpolicy,publicschools,uchicago,ward49false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-alderwoman-leslie-hairston-ward-5--48749007
Interested in learning more? Check out a map of the 5th ward here: https://app.chicagoelections.com/documents/general/document_3982.pdf


Ward 5's official page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/05.html


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Some useful acronyms:

CBA: Community Benefits Agreement

SSA: Special Service Area (local tax districts that fund expanded services and programs. These enhanced services and programs are in addition to those provided by the city. Also known as Business Improvement Districts. The South Shore SSA is SSA #42).


NOTE:


The police oversight ordinance that Ald. Hairston referred to was passed in July of 2021. More information on it can be found here: https://www.injusticewatch.org/news/2021/chicago-police-civilian-oversight/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48749007Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:05:02 +0000UC3PSarah and Eric interview Alderwoman Leslie Hairston of Chicago's 5th Ward. Interested in learning more? Check out a map of the 5th ward here: https://app.chicagoelections.com/documents/general/document_3982.pdf Ward 5's official page:...
Interested in learning more? Check out a map of the 5th ward here: https://app.chicagoelections.com/documents/general/document_3982.pdf


Ward 5's official page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/05.html


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Some useful acronyms:

CBA: Community Benefits Agreement

SSA: Special Service Area (local tax districts that fund expanded services and programs. These enhanced services and programs are in addition to those provided by the city. Also known as Business Improvement Districts. The South Shore SSA is SSA #42).


NOTE:


The police oversight ordinance that Ald. Hairston referred to was passed in July of 2021. More information on it can be found here: https://www.injusticewatch.org/news/2021/chicago-police-civilian-oversight/]]>1747aldermen,chicago,citycouncil,citygovernment,gentrification,government,hydepark,interview,jacksonpark,kenwood,lesliehairston,localgovernment,localpolitics,obama,obamacenter,policy,politics,publicpolicy,schools,southsidefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-a-brief-history-of-chicago-politics--48588646
Interested in learning more? Check out an encyclopedia of Chicago here: http://encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/ and a documentary about Richard J. Daley, Former Mayor of Chicago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKWjeTdw-0E&t=830s&ab_channel=AyooChitown.

Want to know who YOUR alderman is? Find more information here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/lookup_ward_and_alderman.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48588646Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:00:18 +0000UC3PWhat is an "Alderman"? What is the political machine? Who are the Daleys? In our first episode, we give listeners a glimpse into the history of Chicago Politics. Interested in learning more? Check out an encyclopedia of Chicago here:...
Interested in learning more? Check out an encyclopedia of Chicago here: http://encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/ and a documentary about Richard J. Daley, Former Mayor of Chicago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKWjeTdw-0E&t=830s&ab_channel=AyooChitown.

Want to know who YOUR alderman is? Find more information here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/lookup_ward_and_alderman.html]]>1215alderman,chicago,chicagohistory,cityhistory,corruption,crime,government,greed,history,illinois,illinoishistory,localgovernment,localpolitics,mayor,mayordaley,neighborhoods,politics,publicpolicy,uchicago,universityofchicagofalse1full