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- News & Politics, Politics Feb 4, 2019
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Q&A with mayoral candidate Toni Preckwinkle
"It's really critical that as mayor you have good working relationships with all of the constituencies that make up the city."
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 24, 2018
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Here's hoping that the myth of the bad teacher is finally laid to rest
Even Mayor 1 Percent is backpedaling away from his earlier support of charter schools and his refusal to
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 2, 2018
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Pritzker, Biss, and Kennedy see the light—just in time for the primary
Last night's Democratic debate was another reminder that Illinois Dems spent the better part of the last ten years acting like Republicans.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 25, 2017
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Rauner showcases new biker persona in online campaign video, and other Chicago news
Also, the city wants to issue more weekend parking tickets to generate much-needed revenue.
- Blogs, Bleader May 31, 2017
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Chicago Teachers Union considering merging with charter school union, and other news
Also, Emanuel tried to refute Census Bureau data with unscientific U-Haul report.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 1, 2017
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Some advice for Chance the Rapper when he meets with Governor Rauner
Don't fall for Rauner's BS, Chance.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Feb 14, 2017
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How the Trump administration could bankrupt Chicago Public Schools
Plans to pull funding from traditional public education would compound an already dire financial picture in Illinois and Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 19, 2016
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Illinois's prison population dropped 9.1 percent under Rauner, and other Chicago news
Also, it was so cold Sunday that Chicago Bears QB Matt Barkley was wearing a wet suit under his uniform.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 1, 2016
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Rahm finally releases new plan for police accountability, and other Chicago news
Also, a 28-year-old Chicago resident is reportedly facing prison time for the infamous celebrity nude photo hack.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jun 22, 2016
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Mayor Rahm decides it’s a good time to give himself credit for improving CPS
The mayor stops bashing the schools so he can take credit for fixing them.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 20, 2016
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Hillary Clinton's key local fund-raisers are raising millions, and other Chicago news
Also, Dennis Hastert appears to be the highest-ranking U.S. elected official to spend time behind bars.
- 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 Oct 30, 2015
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Alderman Joravsky considers voting for Mayor Rahm's budget
If I were alderman, how would I have voted on the mayor's budget?
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Oct 21, 2015
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Mary Pattillo's charter school research shows south-side students don't really have a choice
Charter school parents in the sociologist's study still had more money and resources than their public school peers.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Oct 7, 2015
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An award-winning principal urges Mayor Rahm to stop privatizing schools
Sometimes you have to tell the boss something he doesn't want to hear.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jul 22, 2015
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Here comes another round of cuts for neighborhood schools
The foundation of Chicago's school system loses more funding.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 1, 2015
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The school board's moment of insight on charters
In the category of good news, Mayor Rahm's school board punts on Noble's proposal to open a new charter high school in Uptown—just in time for Karen Lewis and Troy LaRaviere to talk about it at next week's First Tuesdays show at the Hideout.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Apr 29, 2015
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Charter school teachers fight to unionize, and to win over Rahm
The latest battle over privatizing education in Chicago
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Feb 17, 2015
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Education group allied with Rahm is really good at campaign propaganda
Closing mental health clinics was the mayor's idea—but that doesn't stop his supporters from blaming an independent alderman.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 7, 2014
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Bruce Rauner keeps it in the Daley family
By appointing Bill Daley to his transition team, Governor-elect Rauner didn't take long to demonstrate that it's business as usual in the state of Illinois.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 10, 2014
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Rahm's alderman explains why Chicagoans will now have to pay more taxes to get less
Ameya Pawar, alderman of the 47th Ward, says the city's pension obligations and budget problems are forcing "really tough choices."
- Blogs, Bleader May 22, 2014
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The mayor's race is not the only game in town
The contest between Governor Pat Quinn and Republican Bruce Rauner is critically important for Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader May 14, 2014
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Blaine's gains and the blame game
A Chicago grade school principal has let Mayor Emanuel have it.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 13, 2014
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The impact of charter school expansion
Many Chicago high schools are withering away.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jan 28, 2014
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Rahm's school board and the teachers' union actually agree on charter law
Chicago officials don't want their hands tied by state charter rules.
