Gay alderman blows Windy City. (People).

A restaurateur res·tau·ra·teur also res·tau·ran·teur
n.
The manager or owner of a restaurant.

[French, from restaurer, to restore; see restaurant. whose Swedish restaurants are known for decadent cinnamon rolls is expected to be the first openly gay alderman on the Chicago city council The Chicago City Council is the legislative branch of the government of the City of Chicago in Illinois. It consists of fifty aldermen elected from fifty wards to serve four-year terms. .

Mayor Richard Daley Richard Daley may refer to:

Richard J. Daley, Mayor of Chicago (1955-1976), father of Richard M. Daley
Richard M. Daley, Mayor of Chicago (1989-present), son of Richard J. Daley

nominated Tom Tunney, owner of Ann Sather restaurants, on December 19. "Tom understands the needs of small businesses as well as their value to the Chicago economy," Daley said.

Tunney's nomination was expected to be confirmed by the city council on January 16. Tunney would represent an area on Chicago's north side, as well-known for its gay nightclubs as it is for Wrigley Field For the former ballpark in Los Angeles, see .

• • [ , the home of the Chicago Cubs.

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Date:	Feb 4, 2003
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