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Red Line rehab poses political challenge for Emanuel
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday lauded Chicago Transit Authority workers for their "flawless" rollout of a five-month Red Line reconstruction that has shuttle buses replacing train service. So far, they're breathing a sigh of relief at City Hall. The...
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Nathan Rabin Nathan Rabin is the head writer for The A.V. Club. His books include “The Big Rewind” and “My Year of Flops.” He also collaborated on “Weird Al: The Book.” He has written for the Wall Street Journal,...Tags: Diabetes, Arts, Justice and Rights, Culture, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Aldermen propose greater inspector general powers
Tribune reporter A group of self-styled reform aldermen said Thursday that it wants to help Mayor Rahm Emanuel live up to his campaign pledge to give the city's top corruption buster unfettered access to city documents, though it's unclear whether the...
Tags: Illinois Supreme Court, Rahm Emanuel, Richard F. Mell, Robert Fioretti, Chicago Mayor
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Aldermen seek to help Emanuel keep ethics campaign pledge
Clout StreetA group of self-styled reform aldermen said Thursday they want to help Mayor Rahm Emanuel live up to his campaign pledge to give the city’s top corruption buster unfettered access to city documents, though it’s unclear whether the push will...Tags: Illinois Supreme Court, Rahm Emanuel, Richard F. Mell, Robert Fioretti, Elections
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Democratic bosses pick Beavers replacement despite state fine
Clout StreetDemocratic ward and township bosses today chose Stanley Moore to succeed convicted former Cook County Commissioner William Beavers despite Moore's $3,000 fine for allegedly campaigning while on the taxpayer dime at his state job. The selection by party...Tags: Jesse Jackson, Jr., Local Elections, Monique D Davis, Anthony Beale, Howard Brookins
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Beavers county board successor could be picked Thursday
Clout StreetCook County Democratic leaders are scheduled to meet Thursday to pick a replacement for Commissioner William Beavers, who was convicted last month of federal tax evasion. Ald. Howard Brookins will lead the meeting at which Democratic committeemen will...Tags: Howard Brookins, Cook County Government, Anthony Beale, Todd H. Stroger, Elections
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Brown Sugar Bakery anchors Grand Crossing renaissance
Some neighborhoods have it all, and some neighborhoods have very little, but only one Chicago neighborhood, Greater Grand Crossing, has Stephanie Hart and her Brown Sugar Bakery. There, every day you can get cupcakes the size of small children's heads...
Tags: Backstreet Boys (music group), Pies and Tarts, Sales, Chatham, Greater Grand Crossing
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Chicago aldermen split on schools strike
Clout StreetFor a time Monday, visitors to aldermen's offices at City Hall office were greeted by a 7-year-old whose Mets cap was barely visible over the top of a desk. Chicago teachers were out on strike, so Roberto Maldonado II wasn’t at Drummond...Tags: Career and Workplace, Public Schools, Teachers, Chicago City Hall, Education
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CTA to close Dan Ryan branch of Red Line for 5 months
Tribune reportersIn deciding to close the south leg of the Red Line for five months starting next May, CTA officials bet that short, intense pain will be easier to suffer through than several years of track construction migraines. South Side aldermen – previously...Tags: Bobby Rush, Transportation, Anthony Beale, Chicago Mayor, Food Industry
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Speed camera plan advances
Mayor Rahm Emanuel made a slight tweak to his controversial speed-camera ticketing plan Wednesday, unveiling a version with a lower fine just before a City Council committee considered the measure and recommended approval. A ticket for driving six to...
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Emanuel defends income-tax hike refund seizure
Clout StreetMayor Rahm Emanuel today gave an impassioned defense of the city’s effort to intercept millions in state income tax refunds from people across Illinois who owe City Hall money. The speech came after the City Council approved the plan 41-8. “...Tags: Willie Cochran, Career and Workplace, Crime, Law and Justice, Michael D. Chandler, Punishment
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City Council passes new ward map, 41-8
Tribune reporterLess than two hours after putting the finishing touches on a new map of the city's 50 wards, the Chicago City CouncilĀ approved it over the vehement objections of some aldermen whose political futures are imperiled by the redrawn boundaries. The vote was...Tags: Scott Waguespack, Michael D. Chandler, Local Elections, Toni Foulkes, Chicago Mayor
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