Another Alderman Calls It A Day
By Chuck Sudo in News on Nov 16, 2010 7:00PM
Chicago News Co-op's Dan Mihalopoulos has quickly become a go-to for the latest City Hall news. Mihalopoulos reports that 45th Ward Alderman Patrick Levar, who's currently battling prostate cancer, will not seek a new term next year. LeVar becomes the ninth alderman to announce he's leaving City Council.
Ald. Pat LeVar (Image via Ald. LeVar's website)
LeVar was a staunch ally of Mayor Daley, but Mihalopoulos reports that there are a couple of strong challengers for his seat. LeVar, who's been involved in 45th Ward politics since he was 17, will remain as 45th Ward Committeeman. So he'll still have his hand in the pork barrel some way.