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- Blogs, Bleader Mar 24, 2017
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Jason Van Dyke indicted on 16 new charges—one for each bullet that hit Laquan McDonald, and other Chicago news
Also, a Jurassic World dinosaur park exhibit is coming to the Field Museum in May.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Apr 19, 2016
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Forget separation of powers: In Chicago, the mayor effectively appoints City Council committee chairs
But for aldermen, the appointments are a mixed blessing.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 19, 2015
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A glimmer of hope as Mayor Rahm and DePaul celebrate wasting our money
Mayor Rahm basks in the glow of his great TIF triumph—taking millions from bankrupt schools and wasting it on his DePaul/Marriott boondoggle.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 9, 2014
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Will aldermen pay the price for Rahm?
The mayor's unpopularity is expected to affect City Council races as well as the campaign for mayor.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 26, 2010
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Chatham Walmart Heads to Full City Council
The finance committee pushes the city's third Walmart through with one dissenting vote.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 23, 2010
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Walmart Number Three?
Daley wants a third Walmart approved by next week.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 20, 2008
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Brookins still wants a Wal-Mart
Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. renews his campaign to bring another Wal-Mart to Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 19, 2008
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The bad-news budget
The City Council passes Mayor Daley's 2009 budget by a 49-1 vote.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 2, 2008
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The city's bailout plan?
Is the Daley administration trying to strong-arm its own bailout legislation through the City Council?
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 22, 2008
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Another Wal-Mart battle?
A Q & A with 21st Ward alderman Howard Brookins Jr.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 6, 2008
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We can't all be winners . . .
In the aftermath: yesterday's winners and losers
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 27, 2007
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Election day dispatch #27: Heads up in the 21st
Election day dispatch #27: Heads up in the 21st Ward
