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- 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 Jun 26, 2014
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Preckwinkle says that she's not going to say whether she's running for mayor
The Cook County board president says she's focused on her reelection effort but refuses to rule out a mayoral bid.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 15, 2013
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So Obama doesn't really think the chained CPI is "superlative"?
Is the new consumer price index really a good idea?
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 26, 2010
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State of the Union: Obama Loses the Base, ETA 30 Hours
Obama plans to shoot own foot instead of the moon on SOTU address.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 20, 2010
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Print the Reagan Myth: False History Repeats Itself
A strange desire for Obama to be Bush III.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 8, 2009
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Service Cuts
Red-flag cuts in core city services over the past year and a half include significant reductions in law enforcement, garbage collection, airport security, and public health.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 7, 2009
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Yet another attempt to prevent a parking meter redux
A group of aldermen float a new proposal requiring that privatization deals receive more scrutiny before they're voted on. Others wonder why the City Council needs a new law to help it do its job.
- News & Politics, Politics Sep 3, 2009
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Ready, Set, (Property Tax) Hike
How will Daley balance the 2010 budget? Prepare for higher property taxes—but not till after the 2016 Olympics are sited.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 2, 2009
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Dan Hynes: Keeping us awake this time
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 1, 2009
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The city's legal bills—high and likely to get higher
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 26, 2009
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What law firms are collecting large legal fees from the city of Chicago
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 14, 2009
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Still in the dark
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 31, 2009
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A reliable source of revenue
Chicago should legalize it--then tax it.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 20, 2009
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A Perk That Needs to Die
The CTA says employees can no longer drive on our dime if it's not work-related. Who's next?
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 1, 2009
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Alderman Burke brings out the dead
The dean of the City Council finds waste in the budget but no time to cut it.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 30, 2009
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Olympics? Budget? Whatever: Mayor Daley keeps it copacetic
"I signed nothing!" Daley cried out. He ran from behind his podium. "I signed nothing! Please! Write that--the Reader!"
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 26, 2009
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When the going gets tough
The city is facing a huge budget gap, more cuts are on the way, and aldermen are acting funny.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 25, 2009
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Lawyers, cops, and money
The city--and its taxpayers--continue to spend tens of millions of dollars annually to settle lawsuits, mostly against the police. Last year's final tab: $130 million.
- Blogs, Bleader May 13, 2009
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Aldermen: mad as hell and not going to take it anymore (without bitching a little first)
More and more aldermen say they're frustrated with the way the Daley administration does business. Some even think somebody should do something about it. Meanwhile, the Dumpster tax has passed.
- 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 22, 2009
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Seller's remorse
Aldermen want to require a 30-day waiting period between the time a lease deal is proposed and when it's voted on. But why do they need another law to get them to do their jobs?
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 20, 2009
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Rally cry
Activists and aldermen call for greater transparency in the city's budget, TIF program, and lease deals; they're even hopeful somebody might do something at some point.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 16, 2009
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City services: getting less for more
As the Daley administration once again threatens layoffs, aldermen push their own plans: privatizing services your taxes are already supposed to be paying for, and taking more of your money to do it.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 31, 2009
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Paid more to manage less
More on the city payroll: most top officials who received raises oversee departments that have made multiple staffing cuts.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 30, 2009
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Pink slips and pay hikes
While budget cuts have left the city with fewer cops and front-line workers, top officials have enjoyed pay raises.
