With just hours remaining in the 2011 Chicago election cycle, things have gone dirty in the 47th Ward. The campaign for Ameya Pawar posted these videos of signs being stolen during Sunday afternoon's rainfall and has promised further documentation of the thief's identity. Pawar is up against the current alderman's preferred candidate, Tom O'Donnell, as well as Matt Reichel and Tom Jacks. more ›

Last night, residents of the 47th Ward approved Half Acre Beer Company's request to build a permanent brewery at 4257 N. Lincoln in the North Center neighborhood. The vote by community residents brings Gabe Magliaro and company one step closer to realizing their long-stated goal of having local brewing operations. more ›