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Ald. Gardiner’s Foul Language Not Just for Women at Block Parties AnymoreNewly obtained texts reveal Ald. James Gardiner (45) disparaging his colleagues and their staff.Sep 2, 202111Sep 2, 202111
Is Ald. Gardiner Currently Violating State Campaign Disclosure Laws?A review of Ald. James Gardiner’s filings with the State Board of Elections raises more questions about his compliance with the law…Aug 27, 2021Aug 27, 2021
City Lawyers Refuse to Defend Ald. Gardiner, Argue the City is ImpotentCity distances itself from Ald. Gardiner, arguing he alone is responsible for his actions, while taking no responsibility for their failureAug 6, 20215Aug 6, 20215
Ward Superintendent Abuses Court System to Harass a Former CoworkerThe 45th Ward Superintendent, Charles Sikanich, used city time to file false and exaggerated complaints with police and the courts.Aug 2, 20211Aug 2, 20211
Texts Shine Light on Ald. Gardiner’s Penchant for VengeanceTexts show a clear pattern of Ald. Gardiner disparaging women, attacking critics, and using his official powers to retaliate against foes.Jul 24, 2021Jul 24, 2021
Gardiner Continues to Abuse His Access to Taxpayer DollarsIn June, Ald. Gardiner got taxpayers to pay for a “Gardiner Angels” logo redesign, a video used to attack a local reporter, clothes…Jul 19, 2021Jul 19, 2021
Ald. Gardiner’s Treasurer Quit, Yet Gardiner Still Files Under His NameAfter Ald. Gardiner’s treasurer quit, Gardiner continued to submit financial reports using his name to attest to the accuracy of the…Jul 16, 2021Jul 16, 2021
Inspector General To Alders: Homeless Have RightsYesterday, City Council members were reminded those experiencing homelessness have rights, following an incident with Ald. Gardiner.Jul 2, 2021Jul 2, 2021
Northwest Side Police Commander Cost Taxpayers Nearly $5 million16th District Commander Biggane’s actions when she commanded CPD’s Office of News Affairs cost Chicago taxpayers nearly $5 million.Jun 28, 2021Jun 28, 2021
Ald. Gardiner and Ward Superintendent Made Sure Critic was “Dealt With”Communications indicate Ald. Gardiner and his deputy directed over $600 in citations against a vocal critic.Jun 21, 2021Jun 21, 2021
Chicago’s City Clerk Doubles Down to Keep Records SecretCity Clerk Anna Valencia’s office impugns a resident’s character in an attempt to hide information from public disclosure.Jun 3, 202112Jun 3, 202112
Fried Over Social Media Post, Ald. Gardiner Calls for Invest“egg”ationIn what appears to be yet another instance of Alderman Jim Gardiner (45th) weaponizing his City allies and their resources against critics…May 5, 20211May 5, 20211
Development Projects Fall into Abyss in 45th WardEmails show Ald. Gardiner’s pattern of disengagement and unresponsiveness is impacting ward development and people’s livelihoods.Mar 29, 2021281Mar 29, 2021281
Ald. Gardiner Could Help — But He Stubbornly RefusesIn Alderman Gardiner’s interview with CBS 2, he throws up roadblocks that don’t exist in attempts to justify his inaction.Mar 25, 202112Mar 25, 202112
Alderman’s Misleading Letter Just Another Brick in the WallAfter six months of ignoring pleas for help and threatened legal action, Alderman Gardiner issues misleading letter to neighbors.Mar 19, 202115Mar 19, 202115
Six Corners Musical Chairs: Another Chamber Board Member Named to Oversight BodyYet another Six Corners Chamber board member is appointed to the SSA, the body charged with providing financial oversight of the Chamber.Mar 18, 20212Mar 18, 20212
Ald. Gardiner: “Have him locked up!”New details revealed in court documents further demonstrate unhinged, vigilante behavior by the alderman and his ward superintendent.Mar 14, 202152Mar 14, 202152
Ald. Gardiner’s Chief Ally in Killing Cuyler Plaza Resigned in DisgraceAld. Gardiner’s chief CFD representative who provided cover to kill the Cuyler project accused of falsifying records and lying…Mar 8, 202118Mar 8, 202118
Alderman Gardiner and his Deputy Argue Alleged Vigilante Behavior is “Fantastical” and…Records and social media posts show a pattern of acting as de facto vigilante police, as alleged in a federal court suit against the two.Mar 5, 20211Mar 5, 20211
