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Des Moines James Cappleman

Leading the Way

  • LGBT Chicago
  • May 23, 2011
Chicago now has a new mayor, the first in 22 years without the surname Daley, and also for the first time there will be two openly gay men elected...
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Teacher, Social Worker, Author and Activist: 46th Ward Candidate James Cappleman

The 46th ward has a runoff. For the first time in 24 years this election became an open contest, with the retirement of Alderman Helen Shiller....
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Crime in the 46th Ward

While the residents of the 46thWard await the much anticipated April 5th runoff election between social worker James Cappleman, and attorney Molly...
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Runnning for the Runoffs

  • aldermanic races in Chicago
  • February 25, 2011
The change in the mayor’s seat has been the entire buzz but, lest we get ahead of ourselves, we must not forget the aldermanic race.In 14...
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A New Day

  • Aldermanic campaign
  • February 18, 2011
Probably no other American aldermanic system as powerful as Chicago- with the possible exception of Boston, and their legendary ward heelers.He, or...
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Why I Support James Cappleman for 46th Ward Alderman

Above all else, our next alderman should be 100% committed to the well being of this neighborhood. Good ideas are helpful, and government...
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Helen Shiller's no for re-election says yes for newcomers

The embattled and always controversial Helen Shiller, Alderman of Chicago’s 46th Ward has said no to reelection after 24 years in office. The...
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