TRIBUNE’S ENDORSEMENT IN ’91 ELECTION

February 18, 1991

Chicago Tribune

CHICAGO ALDERMANIC ENDORSEMENTS

Here are the Tribune`s final endorsements for Chicago`s Feb. 26 aldermanic primary:

46th Ward-If Ald. Helen Shiller were running for Congress, her political views wouldn`t win support here. But in many ways she has done a commendable job as alderman. She has softened her opposition to development, cooperating in several projects. (One is a joint city-Chicago Cubs plan to provide new Wrigley Field parking and a new community park. Naturally, this pleases the Cubs` parent company, which is also this newspaper`s parent. But it is the type of constructive public-private venture we would have applauded in any case.) She has fashioned a good services office and has a positive role in health care, human rights and affordable housing. An endorsement doesn`t come without reservations; a number of Uptown`s improvements have occurred despite her. But there is a strong scent of opportunism in the Democrats backing Michael Quigley, former 44th Ward aldermanic aide who moved to the 46th for this race.