Ya gotta help everyone

Helen Shiller was the most progressive Alderman in the Chicago City Council during her six terms (1987-2011) representing the 46th ward, often advocating policies to help people who were struggling to survive in underserved communities.

But she also had to serve more affluent constituents.

In one case, she negotiated with the Chicago Park District to allow some Lake Shore Drive residents to park overnight in Lincoln Park, since they had no parking facilities in their buildings, and there was a shortage of parking spaces on city streets.