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- News & Politics, Feature Jul 21, 2020
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Chicago won’t pay ‘hush money’ to prevent police misconduct records release—for now
A City Council vote on Charles Green’s lawsuit settlement was postponed.
- News & Politics, Politics May 22, 2020
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Aldermen power through Lightfoot's emergency moves
When it comes to pandemic planning, is the mayor responsive and collaborative, or dismissive and combative? It depends on whom you ask.
- News & Politics, News Apr 20, 2020
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A viral budget grab
Does the mayor’s COVID-19 executive order put her on light footing?
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jan 29, 2020
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Myth buster
Contrary to what Hillary said about Bernie, you don’t have to be liked to get stuff done.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Aug 28, 2019
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Lori’s Gettysburg Address
Look for the mayor to blame the budget deficit on Rahm but not Lincoln Yards.
- 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!
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jan 14, 2019
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Alderman Ed Burke out as head of finance committee
Rahm has already chosen his replacement.
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation May 14, 2018
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Thousands of new bike racks coming to city after ‘incredibly annoying’ 18-month snag
Bureaucracy has halted the installation of new bike racks since 2016, a former city consultant said.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 22, 2017
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Cook County Board passes 2018 budget that will lay off 321 employees, and other Chicago news
Also, the City Council approved Emanuel's 2018 budget with a 47-3 vote.
- News & Politics, Politics Sep 27, 2017
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Forrest Claypool messed with the wrong alderman
The brownnosing Chicago Public Schools CEO gets “dunked on” after questioning the honesty of tough-as-nails Tenth Ward alderman Susan Sadlowski Garza.
- 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 Apr 19, 2017
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Blagojevich has high hopes for his latest court battle, and other Chicago news
Also, Chicago Public Schools still could close for the summer 20 days early.
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation Mar 14, 2017
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A Logan Square pedestrian crash shows how difficult it can be to get justice after a driver flees
Chicago police haven’t yet found the driver who struck Richard Pallardy.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 17, 2017
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Progressive Caucus aldermen ask DOJ to investigate city law department, and other Chicago news
Also, the head of the local Fraternal Order of Police responds to the DOJ report.
- Columns & Opinion, On Transportation Apr 4, 2016
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Legal restrictions make it hard to open new 'curbside cafes'
Community leaders say the rules of the ordinance should be relaxed.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 19, 2015
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All aboard Mayor Rahm's O'Hare express train to bankruptcy
As the City Council voted to borrow $1.1 billion to pay off the debt on some of Mayor Daley's boondoggles, Mayor Rahm was vowing to waste even more money on the O'Hare express train.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 16, 2015
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Orr vs. Moore in the 49th Ward!
A modest proposal: Alderman Joe Moore and Cook County clerk David Orr should run against each for Democratic committeeman of the 49th Ward.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 19, 2015
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Mayor Emanuel says he 'reformed' the parking meter deal, but he actually sold off more of the city streets
How Rahm transferred more parking revenues to the private company that controls Chicago's meters
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 2, 2015
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Chicago firefighters give Mayor Rahm $25,000
The firefighters union gives Mayor Rahm a little more of what he doesn't need—money—which may help him go after Alderman Nick Sposato, the only firefighter in the council.
- 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.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Dec 3, 2014
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How investment bankers are set to profit from Rahm's preschool plan
The mayor's latest funding scheme could cost the schools millions.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 20, 2014
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That time in '77 Jane Byrne and I were on TV together
As a young, mop-topped lad of 22, the Reader political columnist was on WTTW . . .
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Sep 30, 2014
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In claiming a balanced budget, what is Rahm smoking?
The mayor's recent claims on taxes and marijuana just don't add up.
- 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.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Aug 13, 2014
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The politics of Chicago's potholes
City Council lapdogs aren't getting their streets fixed any faster than independents.
