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- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jul 14, 2015
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The next great cause in Chicago: A financial transaction tax
Now that the mayor is reforming TIFs, it's time for another progressive fight.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 7, 2014
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Aldermen Solis and Munoz reveal the truth about politics in Chicago
Most Chicago aldermen are not ideologues—they just want to stay in office.
- Blogs, Bleader May 7, 2014
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Rahm's Marriott/DePaul deal zooms through the zoning committee
Mayor Rahm races his South Loop deal through the City Council like one of his cars speeding through a red light.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 4, 2014
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If you want to know why our aldermen are such mayoral rubber stamps, Dick Mell has the answer
Plus other highlights from Mick Dumke and my opening-night gig at the Hideout
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 14, 2014
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First Tuesdays at the Hideout with me and Mick Dumke!
Tim Tuten invites Mick and me to talk politics every first Tuesday of the month at the Hideout.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 7, 2014
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Moore v. Waguespack on Rahm!
Aldermen Waguespack and Fioretti waged a spirited debate against two of Mayor Rahm's favorite aldermen over the mayor's $1.9 billion borrowing binge.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 29, 2013
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City Council to Mayor Rahm: I'm your puppet!
When it came to voting on a proposal to hire more cops, the aldermen sang an old song to Mayor Rahm: 'Make me do right or make me do wrong—I'm your puppet!'
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 27, 2013
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All year long we moan and groan, so it's time for a little thanks
There are things to be thankful for in Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 22, 2013
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Winners and losers in Mayor Rahm's TIF game
It's sad to say, but many of Mayor Rahm's most loyal aldermanic supporters come from wards that get the least in the great TIF scam.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 17, 2013
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The anyone-but-Rahm crowd throws a rally!
Proco "Joe" Moreno bashes Rahm, Will Burns gets booed, Toni Preckwinkle is a no-show, and other observations from the big anyone-but-Rahm rally.
- Blogs, Bleader May 1, 2013
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Mayor Rahm says, "Pay your meters, Chicago"
Emanuel's a lot tougher on public school teachers than he is on the beneficiaries of the parking meter deal.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 26, 2012
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Parking Meter II
No matter what they tell you, the mayor and his aldermen have paved the way for another parking meter deal.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 23, 2012
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Lunch is free—thanks to the 32nd Ward
How I emerged as the real winner in the 32nd ward race for Democratic committeeman
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 2, 2009
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Better late than never
Aldermen hold another hearing on the parking meter lease deal. Their conclusion: it still stinks.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 23, 2009
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Wait, we sold that off too?
As a new report highlights, the city relinquished control of traffic management policy when it leased the parking meters.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 1, 2009
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"Some mistakes were made"
In its latest quest for political cover, the City Council discusses considering privatization deals BEFORE they pass--and debates the parking meter lease it approved six months ago.
- Blogs, Bleader May 7, 2009
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Alderman Despres
A tribute to the great departed Leon Despres.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 28, 2009
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TIF Talk
Soup, bread, and TIFs are on the agenda at the Hideout this Wednesday.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 23, 2009
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Dumpster tax dumped again
The failed Dumpster tax: how poor planning may have added to the city's growing budget deficit.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 21, 2009
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Let the sunshine in
It's a miracle: an ordinance requiring that the city let its citizens see documentation on tax increment financing has sailed through a City Council committee. Can actual passage be next?
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 17, 2009
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TIFs: Hidden in plain view
The City Council can approve a 99-year privatization deal in days, but it needs months to decide whether to put public records online.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 16, 2009
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The City Council, for no apparent reason, puts TIF transparency on hold
A proposal to make tax increment financing deals more transparent receives broad support and no opposition in a City Council hearing--then gets tabled anyway.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 13, 2009
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Manny and Scott Take on the TIFS
Aldermen Manny Flores and Scott Waguespack take up Mike Quigley's TIF reform crusade.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 20, 2008
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Mayoral memory
Just back from the spectacle in Beijing, Mayor Daley again promises it won't cost us any money to stage the Olympics.