Cal City’s Election Day tensions haven’t withered away

CALUMET CITY | Fourth Ward Alderman Brian Wilson tried to depart the City Council on a high note last week, yet his disappointment about having his mayoral aspirations die without getting an Election Day vote managed to creep to the surface.

Wilson attorneys file ballot appeal with Supreme Court

CALUMET CITY | Attorneys for mayoral hopeful Brian Wilson filed an appeal Friday with the Illinois Supreme Court in hopes of getting the candidate back on the ballot for Tuesday’s mayoral election.

Qualkinbush supporters challenge alderman candidate

CALUMET CITY | A candidate for alderman in the Feb. 26 Democratic primary spent Friday morning defending her nominating petitions and the way they were notarized.

Challengers' attorney says judge will overturn Electoral Board's ruling

CALUMET CITY | An attorney for Mayor Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush’s former secretary, who wants to run for a City Council seat in the upcoming municipal election, said Friday he believes the courts will reject the arguments made by the city’s Electoral Board to justify her removal from th…

Cal City holds off on Gianopolus legal fee decision

CALUMET CITY | The City Council delayed action Thursday on paying a retainer fee to attorney Dennis Gianopolus for assisting the city's Electoral Board as it rules on candidate eligibility for the 2013 municipal elections.

Cal City Electoral Board uses technicalities to knock challengers off ballot

CALUMET CITY | Members of the city’s Electoral Board spent the bulk of the day Friday reviewing the intricacies of what notary publics do and how they do it in relation to nominating petitions.

Ill., Cal City officials spread holiday cheer with free turkeys, meals

CALUMET CITY | Some area residents may be including a prayer of thanks to their local government officials when eating their Thanksgiving holiday meals Thursday.

City council approves new contract for firefighters

CALUMET CITY | The City Council gave its approval Thursday to a new three-year contract for the Fire Department's union employees. The new pact provides slight pay raises in exchange for larger contributions by the firefighters toward their health insurance benefits.

Wilson kicks off Cal City mayoral campaign, backs Williams for his council seat

CALUMET CITY | Mayoral hopeful Brian Wilson does not plan to run in the 2013 municipal elections with a slate of candidates, but said Saturday he will offer his support to one candidate who wants to take his post on the City Council.

Cal City budget similar to last year, but potential exists for last-minute changes

CALUMET CITY | City Council members began their process of a line-by-line review of an appropriations ordinance that makes few changes from last year, but also leaves open the possibility for last-minute increases in the days before a budget gets final approval.

Cal City council OKs speed bump for 3rd Ward street

CALUMET CITY | To 3rd Ward Alderman Thaddeus Jones, the problem on Harding Avenue is an obvious one.

Cal City mayoral challenger starts to actively campaign

CALUMET CITY | Fourth Ward Alderman Brian Wilson, who for more than a year has hinted at running for mayor in 2013, is beginning to actively campaign for the position.

MARK KIESLING: Be outraged if you wish, but don't boycott

In my lengthy career, I have seen a number of people shot by police officers I have known personally.

MARK KIESLING: Cal City P.R. hiring needs council oversight

I am cautiously optimistic about the hiring of a politically connected public relations firm to represent Calumet City.

Mayor says fatal police shooting 'a very sad day' for Cal City

CALUMET CITY | City government officials are offering their condolences to the family of a teenage boy who was shot inside his home by local police officers and later died.

Legal dispute delays approval of plan for arbor retail business in Cal City

CALUMET CITY | City officials will contact attorneys for a company that owns a billboard along River Oaks Drive to see if the firm would object to a greenhouse and arbor retail business that's been proposed.

Cal City to spend $5,200 on new doors for City Council chambers

CALUMET CITY | The entryway to the City Council chambers on City Hall's second floor soon will have thick, heavy, new doors.

Labor Day becomes a 'day' for Dooley

CALUMET CITY | The day used by most people in this country to celebrate the contributions of the nation's workforce became in this south suburb a tribute to the memory of Gloria Dooley -- the city clerk who died last month.

Cal City ponders proposed ordinance to recoup costs of maintaing vacant properties

CALUMET CITY | The City Council is likely later this month to approve an ordinance requiring the owners of vacant buildings to register with the city.

Cal City posts appropriations ordinance

CALUMET CITY | The City Council has formally posted the ordinance that determines how city government will spend its money for the current fiscal year, starting the process by which city officials negotiate their budget.