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By DIRK JOHNSON,
Published: February 28, 1995
Alderwoman Dorothy Tillman, who rose to fame in Chicago by denouncing the strong-arm tactics of the old Democratic machine, now faces opposition from an organization of another sort: a street gang.

A group called 21st Century Vote, which has ties to Chicago's largest gang, the Black Gangster Disciples, is trying to oust Ms. Tillman, who represents the South Side neighborhoods of the Third Ward, and elect Wallace (Gator) Bradley, who has served prison time for armed robbery.

Mr. Bradley, 42, who contends that Ms. Tillman has "sold out" to Mayor Richard M. Daley, is not......


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