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- News & Politics, Feature May 16, 2018
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Officials hope much-hyped drug can slow state's opioid crisis, but is it worth the costs?
Vivitrol, which costs $1,000 an injection, shows some hope in treating addicts but its aggressive marketing has come under fire, and the drug is not without risks.
- News & Politics, Worst of Chicago Dec 20, 2017
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Unless Illinois is very, very unlucky, Governor Bruce Rauner will be out on his ass in 2018
Bruce blames everyone but himself for beggaring his state.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 13, 2015
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Like Governor Rauner, Speaker Madigan says he has the right to do public business in secret
Mike Madigan says the Freedom of Information Act doesn't apply to him.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 22, 2015
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Governor Rauner reiterates that he plans to keep his meeting schedule private
The governor responds to the Reader's story about his fight to conceal his schedules from the public.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 20, 2015
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Governor Rauner says he can hold as many secret meetings on public time as he wants
The governor's office fights to keep his calendars and meeting schedules from the public.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 12, 2015
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Some Democrats say Governor Rauner is 'personable' when he's not gutting services for the poor and infirm
Chicago elected officials who sat down with the governor say sweet talk only goes so far.
- Blogs, Bleader May 18, 2015
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As Governor Rauner slashes funds, Mayor Emanuel starts his second term by playing nice
In his inauguration speech, Rahm calls for helping underprivileged children—and avoids discussing the city's financial woes.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 4, 2014
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Rahm Emanuel's evolving position on the minimum wage
The mayor is certain that the city's new minimum wage law will help people, starting with him.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 7, 2014
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To leave a message for Speaker Madigan, press three
If you are Governor-Elect Rauner, please stay on the line and someone will be with you shortly.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 7, 2014
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After campaigning as an outsider, governor-elect Rauner calls on Bill Daley for help
In his first press conference since being elected, Bruce Rauner names long-time insiders to his transition team but reveals little about his plans in office.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 6, 2014
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Governor Quinn calls it quits, but Mayor Emanuel's campaign never stops
At City Hall, attention quickly turns from the governor's race to Mayor Emanuel's reelection bid.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 4, 2014
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The Reader's 2014 election coverage
We got all dressed up in blazers for absolutely nothing.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 4, 2014
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The election for governor is all about—what else?—money
Who's paid for Pat Quinn and Bruce Rauner to try to win our votes.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 28, 2014
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Why the candidates for governor are suddenly interested in black voters
Amid charges of intimidation and Ebola fear-mongering, the bitter race for governor is likely to be determined by turnout in Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 20, 2014
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How Bruce Rauner makes money from for-profit schools and worthless degrees
The Republican candidate for governor calls for a "high-quality education for all," but invests in schools accused of exploiting vulnerable students.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 10, 2014
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Governor Quinn on parade . . . with Martin Sheen
Pat Quinn campaigns for reelection with the help of a little star power.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 25, 2014
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Firm tied to Bruce Rauner profits from 'court-sanctioned extortion'
While Illinois prisons are dangerously overcrowded, the GOP candidate for governor has made money from privatized criminal justice systems.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 24, 2014
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With Chris Christie at his side, Bruce Rauner blames Governor Quinn for corruption and crime
Rauner, the GOP candidate for governor, also says he's open to softening penalties for drug possession
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 16, 2014
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Governor Quinn's employment prospects improve
Incumbent governors usually win reelection when jobs numbers are improving—which bodes well for Pat Quinn.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 9, 2014
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Beneath the doublespeak, do we need more police in Chicago or not?
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police superintendent Garry McCarthy insist Chicago doesn't need any more cops—even as they accept assistance from the state police.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 18, 2014
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Mayor Rahm drifts to the left on the minimum wage
The politics behind Mayor Rahm's slow—very slow—creep to the left on raising the minimum wage.
- 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 Mar 19, 2014
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In some ways, the 2014 primaries brought out the best in Illinois politics
Highlights of the 2014 primary elections
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 4, 2014
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Democrat Tio Hardiman wants you to know that he and his campaign for governor still exist
The longtime antiviolence activist vows to "shock the world" in the March 18 Democratic gubernatorial primary.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 27, 2014
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The 2014 primaries offer the latest evidence that it pays to be rich if you're running for office
Another election, another influx of jaw-dropping donations from wealthy contributors, including the candidates themselves
