Former Alderman Bernard Stone Dead At 87

Former alderman Bernard Stone has died at the age of 87. Stone represented the 50th Ward in the West Rogers Park neighborhood for nearly 40 years, serving from 1973 to 2011.

• Dec 22, 2014

Daley Praises West Rogers Park, Extols Tax Increment Financing

Residents of the West Rogers Park neighborhood honored Mayor Richard M. Daley today, as the mayor called the area "a ward that truly represents the entire city as a city of immigrants."

• May 5, 2011

Stone To Host Radio Talk Show This Weekend

Ald. Bernard Stone's long and colorful political career might be coming to an end, but he's found a new gig on talk radio – at least for one day.

• Apr 8, 2011

Silverstein's Victory Ends Stone's Long Run

After nearly 40 years and plenty of controversies, Bernard Stone is out as alderman of the West Rogers Park neighborhood's 50th Ward.

• Apr 6, 2011

Four Incumbent Aldermen Fall In Runoffs

Four incumbent Chicago aldermen have lost their bids for another term, or were trailing late in the polls on Tuesday, including Bernie Stone (50th), the council's oldest member.

• Apr 5, 2011

Stone, Silverstein Fight For West Rogers Park

Ald. Bernard Stone (50th) has represented the West Rogers Park neighborhood in the City Council for nearly four decades, but now, he is in the fight of his political life to keep his seat.

• Apr 5, 2011

Angry Ald. Stone Lashes Opponent, Mayor-Elect Emanuel

Ald. Bernard Stone lashed out Friday at both incoming mayor Rahm Emanuel, and his own runoff opponent Debra Silverstein.

• Apr 1, 2011

Ald. Stone In Runoff For Second Time

For the second consecutive time, Ald. Bernard Stone (50th) has been forced into a runoff with a challenger.

• Feb 23, 2011

Ald. Stone Gives Out Turkeys In West Rogers Park

To celebrate his 83rd birthday Wednesday, Ald. Bernard Stone (50th) gave out 83 free Thanksgiving turkeys to residents of his West Rogers Park ward.

• Nov 24, 2010