September 1989: Reynolds announces bid for Congress
South Side educator Mel Reynolds formally announced a challenge to Rep. Gus Savage Wednesday, with a call for all candidates in the race to submit to two drug tests before...
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A FREE WORLD AWAITS MAYOR-IF HE DARES
Sometimes the press can be such a nag, especially when it comes to putting the screws to a perfectly good freebie. Mayor Richard Daley`s not going to accept the offer...
DOWN-AND-OUT NORTH LAWNDALE ENTERTAINS A BIG DREAM
Here`s a tip. Old Town`s dead. River North has passed its prime. The center of the entertainment universe for the `90s will be . . . North Lawndale. Come on,...
August 1989: Reynolds says allegations are lies
Mel Reynolds , who is a likely primary challenger to U.S. Rep. Gus Savage next year, released results of a polygraph exam Monday that he said support his claim that...
HARTIGAN DEFENDS HIS RECORD, SAYS HE NEVER DUCKED A FIGHT
Illinois Atty. Gen. Neil Hartigan asserted on Friday that he has handled ''every fight there is,'' fending off charges from his likely Republican opponent for governor that he lacks the...
ALLIES URGE JACKSON TO RUN FOR D.C. MAYOR
Jesse Jackson sought to dampen renewed speculation Saturday that he is considering a run next year for mayor of Washington, D.C. But close associates said Jackson has had active discussions...
COOL ENDORSEMENT OF VRDOLYAK
Mayoral candidate Edward R. Vrdolyak picked up the lukewarm endorsement of top Republican leaders Monday, while Ald. Timothy Evans (4th), an independent candidate in the April 4 election, unveiled his...
SAWYER SAYS HE DIDN`T AID FUNDRAISER
Mayor Eugene Sawyer angrily denied Sunday that he helped a key fundraiser obtain a popcorn concession at Midway Airport last fall and said he is ''disturbed'' by media attacks on...
SAWYER TURNS UP HEAT AGAINST DALEY
Mayor Eugene Sawyer signaled Sunday that his campaign is entering a tough, new phase with a vow that there will be a ''hot time'' at Tuesday`s mayoral debate and revelations...
NEW PARTY CHIEF WOULD BACK DALEY
The incoming chairman of the Democratic National Committee said Monday he would have a ''responsibility'' to endorse Chicago`s Democratic mayoral nominee even if it puts him at odds with a...