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- Blogs, Bleader Apr 10, 2015
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Will the new Chicago City Council still be a rubber stamp?
Rookie aldermen are vowing to shake up the City Council—but haven't we heard this story before?
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 7, 2015
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Rahm or Chuy? Watch us track the returns live from the Hideout
Watch a live stream of Reader writers Mick Dumke and Ben Joravsky tracking runoff election returns.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 3, 2015
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Just when you thought it was safe, here comes another debate over TIFs
Another day, another TIF dispute, but the fact remains: 48 percent of the money is going to just 5 percent of the city.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 14, 2015
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In releasing squishy financial plan, Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia looks almost mayoral
Garcia says he'll provide more detailed plans after he's elected—much like Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 10, 2015
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Alderman Emma Mitts wants more 37th Ward charter schools
Mitts readies herself for a fight with the teachers' union as she faces a runoff against teacher Tara Stamps.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 5, 2015
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A 25th Ward challenger accuses Alderman Solis of election shenanigans, demands recount
Byron Sigcho is hoping a recount shows he has a few dozen more votes to force a runoff with 25th Ward alderman Danny Solis.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 4, 2015
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Deb Mell could still see a runoff in the 33rd Ward
Challenger Tim Meegan accuses 33rd Ward alderman Deb Mell of illegal campaign tricks and files for a recount.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 23, 2015
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Six challengers battle Alderman John Pope in 'forgotten' Tenth Ward
Opponents of Alderman John Pope, a mayoral loyalist, say he's neglected his far southeast-side ward.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 23, 2015
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Candidate for Second Ward alderman decries the parking meter deal though her old firm drew it up
Chicago's parking meter deal and its aftershocks continue to cause controversy during elections for mayor and alderman.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 20, 2015
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Near West Side apartments sliced in half by ward remap
Half of the Barbara Jean Wright apartments are in the 25th Ward and half are in the 11th Ward. Welcome to Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 19, 2015
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Mayor Emanuel says he 'reformed' the parking meter deal, but he actually sold off more of the city streets
How Rahm transferred more parking revenues to the private company that controls Chicago's meters
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 11, 2015
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Rahm's reelection campaign is largely funded by people outside Chicago
Most of the $28 million raised by Mayor Emanuel's campaign comes from beyond the city limits.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 5, 2015
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Fact-checking Rahm's fact check of last night's debate
Some claims by Fioretti, Garcia, and Wilson are questionable, and so are Mayor Emanuel's claims about them.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 20, 2015
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Did Rahm live up to his campaign promises on public safety?
By blaming legislators for weak gun laws, Mayor Emanuel has ducked questions about his policing strategies.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 6, 2014
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Rahm's first reelection rally makes for a great story
Mayor Emanuel officially launches his campaign for a second term.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 6, 2014
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Governor Quinn calls it quits, but Mayor Emanuel's campaign never stops
At City Hall, attention quickly turns from the governor's race to Mayor Emanuel's reelection bid.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 14, 2014
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Congressman Quigley: Despite Cantor's loss, Republicans need to grow some sack!
In the wake of Eric Cantor's election loss, Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley swears that not all Republicans are crazy right-wingers.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 5, 2013
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Will anyone challenge Mayor Emanuel in 2015? Anyone? Anyone?
A short list of people who, under some circumstance, could challenge Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2015.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 29, 2013
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With check-writing friends like Mayor Emanuel's, who gives a f— about enemies?
Discontent with Mayor Rahm Emanuel may be rising, but he can still raise gazillions whenever he wants.