Garfield Ridge Civic League Candidates Forum for the 23rd Ward

Ald. Mike Zalewski of the 23rd ward highlights the improvements his administration has made during his tenure as Alderman during the Garfield Ridge Civic League Candidates Forum.



A loyal "Chuck Wagon" supporter holds a sign for candidate Charles "Chuck" Maida.



Alderman Mike Zalewski of the 23rd ward takes the time to speak with a member of the audience about his concerns over local issues.



After the forum, candidate and Chicago Police Officer Charles "Chuck" Maida speaks with a local resident regarding street crime in her neighborhood.



Anna Goral, a local real estate agent and a candidate running against the incumbent confers with a loyal supporter.



A voter questions Anna Goral's proposal to use her position as Alderman to help people apply for jobs. He claims it is in violation of the Shakman Decrees, a law that prohibits Illinois Officials from rewarding or punishing state employees based on their political motivations.



Alderman Mike Zalewski listens as Dick, a resident of Garfield Ridge, makes a positive comment regarding the Aldermans service to the ward throughout the last year.



A voter listens intently as the candidates highlight the points of their platforms and answer questions regarding local issues.



LtoR, Ald. Mike Zalewski of the 23rd ward, Chicago Police Officer Chuck Maida and Real Estate agent Anna Goral field questions during the forum.



A supporter applauds Anna Gorel's accusations that the incumbent is a professional political lobbyist.

This is Where I Live: Segment 11: Isaacson and Stein Fish Company

A pair of Atlantic Porgies on ice



Customers sort through a large bin of fresh sardines



Fresh Jumbo Red Snapper



An employee cleans and cuts a fish



Young grass carp



An employee re-stocks whole young catfish



Close-up of Octopus Tentacles


Isaacson and Stein Fish Company has been in business for over 80 years. They are the oldest fresh fish wholesaler in the city of Chicago. They have a long history in the fish business you can read about here. While everybody has their own secret spot to buy fish, Isaacson and Stein has a large and varied selection with good prices. During regular weeks they sell in the neighborhood of 70,000 lbs of fish a week and during the holidays they sell around 120,000 lbs a week. They import fresh fish from all over the world by air and will gut and clean your fish for you on premise. You can find them at 800 West Fulton Market in Chicago.