Ex-con, former Ald. Carothers says he has no stake in city backed 'Ike's Place'

It's always great to see an ex-con get back on his feet and contribute to society.

So a hearty congratulations to former Ald. Ike Carothers, who will soon be playing his saxophone at a new West Side blues club named in his honor — and all thanks to a city grant!

Carothers, who was in 2010 sentenced...