Term limits to be eased in Alsip, potentially benefitting controversial mayor

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<p>Looks like Alsip Mayor John Ryan might be able to stick around elected office a while longer.</p><p>A referendum in the south suburb overwhelmingly passed in the Nov. 3 general election that is set to expand term limits from three four-year terms to four four-year terms.</p><p>Of the nearly 5,000 votes cast on the referendum question, 3,139 or about 63% said “yes” to expanding term limits while 1,827 voted to keep things as is, according to a preliminary tally.</p><p>Ryan has been a controversial figure in recent years, as a federal investigation focused in part on contractors involved…

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