Ramirez-Rosa was just 26 when he crushed incumbent Rey Colon last February to become 35th Ward alderman, besting the veteran politician with 67 percent of the vote. The win made Ramirez-Rosa Chicago’s ...

It’s a risky move. Despite Mayor Brandon Johnson’s precarious position, it’s one he seems willing to make. Nearly two years into a turbulent mayoral term, Johnson needs a turnaround. Longtime allies ...

City leaders are hopeful the Chicago Bears will remain engaged on a potential new stadium deal to keep the team in the city despite their recent re-engagement with Arlington Heights. New Chicago Park ...

When Carlos Ramirez-Rosa was 7, his father signed him up for boxing lessons at Hamlin Park. “He had a dream of me becoming the next great Puerto Rican boxer,” Ramirez-Rosa said. “Unfortunately, it did ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to appoint a top City Council ally to helm the Chicago Park District, making good on his ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th Ward) will soon become the new general superintendent and CEO of the ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson is turning to a political ally to run the Chicago Park District. After months of speculation, Johnson is appointing Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, 35th, to lead the district two days ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed a top City Council ally to helm the Chicago Park District Friday, making good on his promise to reset his administration by elevating loyal faces midway through his ...

CHICAGO — Mayor Johnson has appointed 35th Ward Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as the next Chicago Park District superintendent and CEO. “Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa is a passionate public servant with a ...

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