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Emanuel: Developers' donations don't influence his decisions
Tribune reportersMayor Rahm Emanuel today defended accepting tens of thousands of dollars in political donations from hotel developers who need the approval of his administration for their projects. Emanuel said he embraces the support he's received from the hotel...Tags: Chicago Hotels, Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Mayor, Millennium Park, Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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Emanuel campaign taking donations from hotel developers with projects in works
On his first day in office, Mayor Rahm Emanuel signed a series of executive orders banning political giving from lobbyists and contractors doing business with the city, part of his campaign pledge to move City Hall beyond the pay-to-play culture that...
Tags: Chicago Hotels, Economy, Business and Finance, Chicago Elections, Chicago Mayor, Millennium Park
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Aldermen to draw lots for Ward 1
Belleville News-DemocratTwo aldermen will draw lots to decide who will be an alderman-at-large because of new ward boundaries due to redistricting. The new ward map, which the City Council approved in May 2012 and went into effect after the April 9 municipal election, affected...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Local Government, Sprague, Local Elections
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Review: 'First Son: The Biography of Richard M. Daley'
Readers who don't know much about Chicago's longest-serving mayor will learn a lot from Keith Koeneman's new book, "First Son: The Biography of Richard M. Daley." But readers already familiar with the Daley years may be disappointed if they expect new...
Tags: Chicago Tribune, Chicago Mayor, Bill Clinton, Millennium Park, Arts and Culture
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Markham Roller Rink deal riddled with conflicts of interest
The Markham Roller Rink was past its prime. The clout-heavy owner struggled to make money and failed to make needed repairs, records show. The rink's appraised market value sat at about half a million dollars — and that was before the real...
Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Chicago Elections, Justice System, Ratings, Government
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Hard-hit communities, homeowners assess flood damage
Des Plaines Des Plaines battled widespread flooding Friday, continuing to evacuate residents and close streets as the Des Plaines River hit historic levels. The National Weather Service reported the river level at 10.92 feet Friday afternoon, surpassing...
Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Mayor, McDonald's, Illinois Department of Transportation, Petroleum Industry
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Redflex losing contract bids amid Chicago scandal
Seeking to reverse their fortunes amid a debilitating Chicago corruption scandal, top executives of Redflex Traffic Systems flew to Florida for a personal pitch to local officials having second thoughts about giving the company a major contract for a red-...
Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Photography Supplies and Services, Chicago Mayor, Breach of Contract, Bribery
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Night games re-emerge as Wrigley sticking point, alderman says
Clout StreetLate last week, Ald. Thomas Tunney indicated he was optimistic the framework of a deal between City Hall and the Ricketts family to renovate Wrigley Field would be announced by Monday's home opener. On Wednesday, Wrigleyville's alderman found himself...Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Thomas Ricketts, Chicago Mayor, Baseball, Television Industry
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State turns off UNO money spigot after charter school scandal
State officials have temporarily halted funding to the United Neighborhood Organization, contending the large charter school operator violated terms of a $98 million grant by hiring contractors who are related to one of the group's top executives. The...
Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Cook County Government, Pat Quinn, Chicago Mayor, Regional Authority
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CDOT tries coordination to ease road work headaches
Resurfacing a street or replacing a cracked sidewalk, then digging up the work a short time later to install new utility lines followed by making the paving repairs again — and perhaps even a third time — is a time-honored Chicago tradition....
Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Chicago Tribune, Energy Resources, Television Industry, Chicago Transit Authority
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Wrigleyville alderman optimistic about ballpark talks
Wrigleyville’s alderman expressed optimism Thursday that several key issues surrounding the costly renovation of the aging ballpark could be resolved by the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, but the dispute over signs outside Wrigley Field...
Tags: Thomas M. Tunney, Chicago Tribune, Rahm Emanuel, Thomas Ricketts, Baseball
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Rosenthal: Fighting Chicago's violent crime has become business of business
Jim Reynolds, who grew up in Englewood and is among this city's business elite, always has known that side of Chicago. He also knows the jolt that comes when someone, especially someone who has grown up here, first has their eyes opened and the city's...
Tags: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Mayor, Crime, Law and Justice, Basketball
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