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- Blogs, Bleader May 24, 2018
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Why did Carlos Ramirez-Rosa get kicked out of the City Council’s Latino Caucus?
A few theories, and a little advice: If you want back in, Carlos, fall on your knees and suck up to the mayor.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 17, 2018
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Activists clash with aldermen over community benefits at Obama Presidential Center hearing, and other Chicago news
Also, city clerk Anna Valencia discusses her struggle to be taken seriously as a woman in politics.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 8, 2018
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Proposed Chicago Public Schools closings allegedly in violation of teachers’ union contract, and other news
Also, alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa is reportedly planning to drop out of race to replace Congressman Luis Gutierrez.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 29, 2017
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Judge blocks last-minute conservative attempt to prevent new Illinois abortion law from taking effect Monday, and other Chicago news
Also, Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. is running for a Cook County judgeship.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 20, 2017
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Rauner releases a self-made list of his top ten accomplishments as governor, and other Chicago news
Also, a poll shows that Jesus "Chuy" Garcia has a massive lead in the congressional primary.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 6, 2017
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The battle of the billionaires heats up as Rauner calls Pritzker 'one of the worst investors on the planet,' and other Chicago news
Also, "Chuy" Garcia is not the only candidate running for Luis Gutierrez's congressional seat.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 4, 2017
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Conductor James Levine accused of sexual misconduct during his time as Ravinia's music director, and other Chicago news
Also, Jim DeRogatis asks why the music industry has given R. Kelly a free pass despite numerous sexual misconduct allegations.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 1, 2017
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National Review names Rauner 'the worst Republican governor in America,' and other Chicago news
Also, Bernie Sanders endorses Jesus "Chuy" Garcia for Congress.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 30, 2017
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Emanuel blames the CTA fare hike on state funding cuts, and other Chicago news
Also, how Mayor Rahm Emanuel benefits from Luis Gutierrez stepping down as congressman.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 29, 2017
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Luis Gutierrez won't run for Congress again, endorses Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia to succeed him, and other Chicago news
Also, a residence hall without heat, hot water forces Chicago State University students to stay in hotels.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 3, 2017
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Chicago not adding more security at marathon, Cubs playoffs after Las Vegas mass shooting, and other news
Also, Robin Kelly to Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Most guns used in Chicago shootings come from out of state.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 2, 2017
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Congressman Luis Gutierrez wants the military to help storm-ravaged Puerto Rico, and other Chicago news
Also, more than 1,000 people turned out for Kenneka Jenkins's funeral.
- Blogs, Bleader May 22, 2017
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City introduces pro-immigrant ‘One Chicago’ campaign in response to Trump administration policies, and other news
Also, DePaul bans conservative pundit Gavin McInnes from speaking on campus.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 14, 2017
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Congressman Luis Gutierrez handcuffed during sit-in at ICE office, and other Chicago news
Also, one state legislator is getting death threats after proposing a state holiday in honor of former President Obama.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 27, 2017
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Representative Luis Gutiérrez responds to Trump: the president's not offering real solutions to Chicago violence, and other news
Also, El Chapo's son's bodyguard has been extradited to Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 19, 2017
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Former CPD chief Garry McCarthy gets a surprise subpoena in the Sandi Jackson-Jesse Jackson Jr. divorce case, and other Chicago news
Also, a lot of Illinois elected officials are skipping the Trump inauguration.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Nov 30, 2016
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Congressman Luis Gutierrez says the fight against Trump is just beginning
Gutierrez plans to boycott Trump’s inauguration and fight any efforts at mass deportation.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 16, 2016
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Comptroller-elect Susana Mendoza won't pay state legislators until there's a budget, and other Chicago news
Also, Ed "Fast Eddie" Vrdolyak is indicted for allegedly not paying income taxes on money he earned from brokering tobacco settlements.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 16, 2016
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CPD commander: Keeping Rahm safe has become difficult 'due to current events,' and other Chicago news
Also, Lincoln Park alderman Michele Smith is getting increasingly concerned about Airbnb.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 10, 2016
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Two of Chicago's most powerful Latino politicians bury the hatchet by endorsing a Chinese-American candidate
It took Illinois house candidate Theresa Mah to bring Luis Gutierrez and Jesus Garcia back together.
- 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.
- News & Politics, Feature Oct 9, 2014
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NEIU is attracting a lot of eyes with the flashy new El Centro
And a lot of criticism for its other expansion plans
- 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.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics May 13, 2014
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Rahm reels toward his reelection bid
A new poll is the latest sign that Mayor Emanuel could be in trouble.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 5, 2013
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Remembering Dick Mell (and what he was really doing up on that table)
Dick Mell was always good copy—in the Reader.
