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- News & Politics, Politics Jun 1, 2019
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Lightfoot’s first council meeting excites but sheds little light on procedures
What’s going on in the City Council? Still hard to say!
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 2, 2017
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Moody's and S&P cut Illinois’s bond rating to one step above junk as Springfield fails to reach a budget deal, and other Chicago news
Also, the battle over gentrification around the 606 has intensified.
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation May 16, 2017
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CDOT proposes a boatload of safety upgrades to Wicker Park’s ‘Crotch’
The high-traffic six-corner intersection of Damen/North/Milwaukee is ripe for an overhaul.
- Blogs, Bleader May 11, 2017
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Local FBI chief under consideration for interim FBI director job, and other Chicago news
Also, a mayoral aide says that CPS needs $596 rather than $129 million to finish 2016-2017 school year.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 31, 2017
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Food trucks could be coming to O'Hare and Midway, and other Chicago news
Also, the Illinois GOP hosted a fund-raiser in honor of Governor Bruce Rauner with tickets up to $40,000 Thursday night.
- Food & Drink, Food & Drink Feature Mar 29, 2017
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Why Chicago’s once-promising food truck scene stalled out
As food trucks have flourished in other U.S. cities, the mobile food industry in Chicago has been systematically immobilized by legislative opposition, onerous red tape, costly fines, and the pro-restaurant lobby.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 10, 2016
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Rahm says he's not worried about Trump trying to ‘penalize’ Chicago, tries to cheer up City Council, and other news
Also, the Cook County Board is supposed to vote on a penny-per-ounce soda tax Thursday.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 13, 2016
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Mayor Emanuel tries to sink CHA accountability ordinance that would force him to share power
The “Keeping the Promise” ordinance would grant the City Council considerable authority over the city’s housing authority.
- 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.
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation Apr 18, 2016
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Activists worry CTA-friendly housing will accelerate Logan Square gentrification
But advocates say it's a good way to increase density and keep rental prices down.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 8, 2016
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Alderman Proco Joe calls for 'slushless' TIF district at Lathrop Homes
A first for Chicago: Alderman Proco Joe Moreno proposes a slushless TIF for the Lathrop Homes development.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 7, 2015
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Rahm or Chuy? Watch us track the returns live from the Hideout
Watch a live stream of Reader writers Mick Dumke and Ben Joravsky tracking runoff election returns.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 6, 2015
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Election night at the Hideout with a trio of aldermen
We'll be reliving the great political battles of the last four years and talking about the ones to come on the April 7 election night First Tuesdays show at the Hideout.
- Best of Chicago, City Life Jun 25, 2014
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Best alderman
Ameya Pawar (47th Ward )
- Best of Chicago, City Life Jun 25, 2014
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Best Litter-Fighting Law (Even If It's Gonna Make Dog-Shit Removal a Drag)
The Partial Ban on Plastic Shopping Bags
- Blogs, Bleader May 29, 2014
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City Council approves rideshare regulations
A victory for rideshare companies is a blow to the taxi industry.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 27, 2014
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Elected officials say it's time for Illinois to move toward legalizing marijuana
A call for legalization in Illinois is the latest sign of the shifting politics of pot.
- News & Politics, Feature Apr 7, 2014
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Chicago decriminalized marijuana possession—but not for everyone
African-Americans account for almost eight of every ten low-level pot busts.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Feb 25, 2014
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Mayor Emanuel sends the marines into Ames Middle School
Politicians move forward with their plan to convert the neighborhood school into a military academy.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 21, 2012
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Chaos at Graham Elliot and other food news bites
Alpana's mackerel curry, our abundant oceans, and the meaning of "authentic" Thai cuisine
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 27, 2012
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The week in food trucks and other food news bites
Food truck testimony, 25 tacos, pickled flower buds and more
- Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Sep 8, 2011
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Roots Handmade Pizza: Quad Cities represent
The case for one of the country's strangest regional pizzas
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 19, 2010
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Even Banksy Has to Follow the Rules in Proco Joe's Ward
Where's the line between street art and graffiti for artsy alderman Proco "Joe" Moreno?
