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- 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 Jun 3, 2014
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Why aldermen are mum about Chicago's violence: They're not sure what to say
To stop the bloodshed, members of the City Council propose more cops, jobs, church, and trips to Great America.
- Arts & Culture, Book Review May 14, 2013
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The unfinished business of Richard M. Daley
Keith Koeneman's new biography, First Son, details Daley's accomplishments—but it barely sets foot in the city he reigned over.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 12, 2012
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City Council gets in the spirit of giving, approves Rahm's billboard deal
The Chicago City Council votes 43-6 in favor of a deal to turn public space over to a private billboard company
- Blogs, Bleader May 4, 2011
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Up Is Down and Love Is Everywhere at Daley's Last City Council Meeting
Mayor Daley presided over his last City Council meeting pretty much the same way he presided over the others for 22 years.
- News & Politics, Politics Nov 18, 2010
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The Poor Pay Again
The Englewood TIF coughs up $3 million to help bridge Chicago's budget gap.
- Arts & Culture, Art Feature Apr 1, 2010
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50 Aldermen/50 Artists
All 50 portraits, from the group show, including works by Derek Erdman, Jon Gitelson, Lucas Blair Simpson, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 22, 2010
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How Open Is an "Open" Council Meeting?
The City Council's education committee has a tussle over how much transparency and public involvement should be allowed in a hearing about transparency and public involvement in critical public schools decisions.
- News & Politics, Politics Aug 19, 2009
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The Real Estate King of the Chicago City Council
Brand-new 26th Ward alderman Roberto Maldonado owns more properties than any other council rep—including ten in his own ward. That's a lot of potential conflicts of interest.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 27, 2009
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They got theirs
Aldermen approving a plan to ensure community benefits if Chicago wins the 2016 Olympics have a lot to be thankful for.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 30, 2008
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The honor system
State legislator Annazette Collins has been fined for not properly disclosing her campaign fund-raising and spending, but she's not the only official whose finances don't add up.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 8, 2008
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School's out
Aldermen wonder why they're not better informed on school policy during a rare meeting of the City Council's education committee.
