Natarus has been 42nd Ward Alderman since 1971 and has served in no other public office. Prior to 1971 he lost three times while running for 42nd Ward Alderman. He has lived in the 42nd Ward for 47 years.

He is running now for the 10th time and each time has had goals. In the last term the Ward has added 32 acres of parks including the Lakeshore East park and the Ward is continuing to plan more parks such as the DuSable Park where the river meets Lake Michigan.

In this...

Eric Frost

The summary below is our write-up up from a NEAR meeting held last week which hosted two alderman candidates - Natarus and Reilly. We will publish the Natarus summary in an upcoming installment.

Reilly served with the state legislature for several years with the environment and energy committee in the hours. He is currently on unpaid leave of absence from AT&T where he is an executive. Reilly has lived in the 42nd ward for three and a half years and prior to that lived in River North...

Eric Frost

Last question posed to candidates for alderman at last week's NEAR meeting.*

What is your position on the extension of the pedway which was approved by the city council in 1969 and reapproved by the council in 1979, 1993, and 2001?
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Ward outlined several documents including ammendments to Planned Development #70 over the years, perhaps the most important of which was the Lakeshore East development which stated that it is not responsible for connecting the pedway to...

Eric Frost

Fourth of five questions posed to Aldermanic candidates at a recent NEAR meeting.*

What actions will you take to ensure construction & opening of the new elementary school in the New Eastside and how do you see our community involved in the process?
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Ward outlined three possible locations within the Lakeshore East development. The first was what was originally approved in 2001 as part of the PD #70 ammendment. This location is in the northeast corner Lakeshore East...

Eric Frost

Third of five questions presented to the Aldermanic candidates at a NEAR meeting last week.*

What plans do you have with the Chicago Park District to secure funding to improve the physical condition of they Daley Bi-Centennial Plaza Fieldhouse and do you have any timetable for the improvements?
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Reilly recommended that he would try to get money from the state for the renovation and mentioned that he has a good relationship with our State Representative.
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Eric Frost