News Coverage: Richard Mell

It was the meeting that wasn’t.

Having received no word from Mayor Richard M. Daley on who he recommends to take over the vacant 1st and 29th Ward aldermanic spots, the City Council’s rules committee met briefly and adjourned today.

“Not one of the items is in a position to be discussed or passed,” said Alderman Richard Mell, the committee’s chairman. Read more...

Final update:

Here's a post on Daley's reaction to the budget debate. 

And, for those who don't want to relive the agony of the proceedings, a summary post. Read more...