News Coverage: John Garrido

So, it appears that mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel's seemingly unlimited political power does have bounds. Three of the 10 candidates he supported in aldermanic runoffs yesterday went down in flames. 

Now we know: A nod from Rahm is not the same as ... say ... a nod from Mayor Daley. But give the new guy a couple of decades to settle in and then we'll see how he's doing. 

Meanwhile, seven Emanuel candidates triumphed yesterday in what amounts to a significant remaking of the City Council. Here's the results:  Read more...

A former Republican candidate for Cook County board president is setting his sights on the city.

John Garrido, a Chicago policeman who lost to Roger Keats in the Republican primary, announced Saturday he would run for 45th Ward alderman.

"As a long time ward res­i­dent, home­owner and vet­eran Chicago Police Lieutenant, I’ve reg­u­larly seen the neg­a­tive impact self-​​serving politi­cians have on our com­mu­nity," Garrido said on his website. "Rather than rep­re­sent our best inter­ests, they too often become con­sumed with power and greed. As a result, we the com­mu­nity suf­fer while their friends and fam­ily pros­per. This has to change!" Read more...

Roger Keats predicts his first day in office will be a busy one.

Speaking to the City Club of Chicago this afternoon, Keats, the Republican nominee for Cook County Board president, outlined an aggressive initiation that includes slashing the budget, firing political appointees, letting loose a cadre of inspectors general and handing over documents to reporters.

And, he says, he’d still have work leftover for the rest of the week. Read more...

Roger Keats really does like Toni Preckwinkle. Honest.

The Republican nominee for Cook County Board President says she’s a nice lady who would be a better choice than Todd Stroger.

But, he says, “She’s part of ‘the club.’” Preckwinkle may tout her independence, Keats says, but she’s bankrolled by unions and will be supported by the state’s top Democrats come November. Keats, a former state senator himself, says that balances out her claims of independence. Read more...

As we nurse a primary hangover, here are some more Cook County results, if you’ve not seen them yet. (Scroll down for Cook County board results)

Republican Roger Keats soundly beat Chicago cop John Garrido for the County Board president nomination. Green Party candidate Tom Tresser ran unopposed.

Sheriff Tom Dart easily beat Sylvester Baker, and will face off against Republican Frederick Collins. Read more...