- Brian Jackson/Sun-Times
- At least one person in this photo has a definite challenger (hint: it’s Alderman Pat O’Connor).
I got a call the other day from a political junkie I’ll call Tom Keane—in honor of one of my favorite alderman.
Anyway, my friend the political junkie said he had something really cool to show me, so . . .
In any event, my friend, Mr. Keane, has spent the better part of the last few weeks steadfastly surveying the Internet, keeping track of press releases, Facebook postings, and other announcements by anyone thinking of running for alderman in our 50 wards.
I know I’ve mentioned this in the past in relation to the amoeba-shaped Second Ward , which was configured not so much to protect an incumbent as to punish one.
Here’s hoping she can survive the inevitable signature challenge from Alderman O’Connor’s election lawyers.
Of course, it was only repaved after I bitched and moaned about its sorry state. Proving that I have more clout in Chicago than the mayor’s City Council floor leader.
