On the Trail

Asset bridges - building wealth for everyone in the community; plus, our endorsement from the Chicago Tribune

All about economics: An extended podcast where I lay out the essential elements of my plan to revitalize the south end of the ward.

The many meanings of the word Progressive.

Back on the air; reviewing two facets of the campaign's priorities: giving voice to regular folks and the need for an economic solution for struggling families.

Considering this millennial moment in Chicago politics, Laquan Day, "What's in it for South Shore" discussion, mural for Willie Pickins.

A campaign update, with an invitation to collect signatures with us or set a date for us to show up on your block; endless roadwork in the heart of Hyde Park; and a live old-time radio show coming this weekend.

A homeless eviction in Hyde Park, the Treasure Island meeting and what's next, and this election season's new generation of candidates.

Chicago media and the riot that never was, why we need a civilian police oversight council, and a meeting about Treasure Island's closure.

Today we consider the words of Frank Chapman, Field Organizer for the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, regarding what we should expect, and how we should react, when the Jason Van Dyke verdict is rendered.

What happens to Raoul's seat if he becomes AG; the Van Dyke trial and a brief introduction to CPAC; and South Shore parking ticket hero.

A discussion about a sidewalk, which represents the challenges of the Fifth Ward; more conversation about food system solutions, on the heels of the news Treasure Island is closing and as we wait for a new grocer in South Shore.

Talking about the closing of Treasure Island in Hyde Park, the still-vacant Dominicks storefront in South Shore, and how to deal with a Fifth Ward with few grocery options.

Appreciating Columbia College students and announcing a new venture with some of them; a little about St. Martin de Porres House of Hope in Woodlawn.

Painting murals in Woodlawn's crumbling viaducts; a sidewalk in Hyde Park sparks a petition campaign; U of C's Washington Park Arts Block.

Fighting for the life of our communities; extractive investment, with an illustration of predatory practices in our neighborhoods; and an early plug for Connect South Shore.

Strange Lori Lightfoot coverage and part two of a discussion about local economics in South Side communities.

Collaboration among South Side campaigns, part 1 of a series on South Side economics, South Shore Weekly's best of the South Side.

Considering crowded aldermanic races and nontraditional candidates; a few words about a new CPS report; and a plug for The Quarry

In this episode, Gabriel Piemonte discusses a meeting of South Side insurgent candidates, the closure of Ancien Cafe in Hyde Park, and a reminder that the Hyde Park Used Book Sale is around the corner

A brief podcast covering Fifth Ward aldermanic candidate Gabriel Piemonte's views on the mayoral election and petition signing; Stony Island Avenue; and the Van Dyke trial.