There was a bit of controversy earlier this week when a proposed "retirement" party for allegedly outgoing Ald. William J.P. Banks (36th) raised eyebrows regarding the ethical nature of the $200 per ticket price-tag and the alleged "gift" Banks was to receive. But now that party has been canceled. The Trib, who originally broke the news of the party, is on the case: more ›

While he's yet to officially announce his retirement, it seems Ald. William J.P. Banks (36th) is preparing to step down and his apparent successor is throwing him a party but it costs $200-a-ticket. According to the Tribune: more ›