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New House speaker tops Policy Institute writer's holiday wish list

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 24, 2016

This year’s holiday wish list for Illinois state lawmakers ought to include a new House speaker, an Illinois Policy Institute writer says, as constituents brace themselves for the speaker vote set for Jan. 11 in Springfield.

Khan: Fighting Chicago corruption requires a community-wide effort

By Nancy Crist | Dec 24, 2016

A federal indictment announced charging Alderman Willie Cochran with multiple counts of extortion, bribery and wire fraud didn't surprise the city's former anti-corruption czar.

Analyst: Chicago can take lead nationally in pension reform, even with a bankruptcy

By Karen Kidd | Dec 24, 2016

Chicago's pension crisis seems insurmountable, but if the city can find a resolution, the rest of the country likely will follow that lead, a noted financial analyst said during a recent interview.

Wright donates $50 to Farmers Employee & Agent Pac

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 24, 2016

Farmers Employee & Agent Pac has received $12,995 in contributions in 2016 from 20 donors.

Bradford donates $1,000 to Senate Democratic Victory Fund

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 24, 2016

Senate Democratic Victory Fund has received $958,700 in contributions in 2016 from 210 donors.

Chicago City Council hosts public budget hearing

By Louie Torres | Dec 24, 2016

The Chicago City Council met Nov. 1 to host a public budget hearing.

Chicago election commissioners discuss infrastructure projects

By Louie Torres | Dec 24, 2016

The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners met Oct. 25 to discuss infrastructure projects.

University of Illinois at Chicago Student Government remodels website

By Louie Torres | Dec 24, 2016

The University of Illinois at Chicago Undergraduate Student Government met Sept. 19 to remodel the website.

Chicago Park District authorizes indoor track and field construction

By Louie Torres | Dec 24, 2016

The Chicago Park District met Oct. 19 to authorize the construction of an indoor track and field.

Chicago Police Board schedules 2017 meetings

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 24, 2016

The city of Chicago Police Board met Dec. 8 to schedule 2017 meetings.

Exelon bailout's true value for consumers unclear

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 23, 2016

Legislation that will keep two nuclear power plants open, save more than 4,000 jobs and increase electric bills received Gov. Bruce Rauner's signature after it passed the General Assembly.

Ives slams safe spaces, crying sessions for college students after election

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 23, 2016

Iowa State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) has proposed a “Suck it up, Buttercup” bill that seeks to place a scrutinizing eye on safe spaces and cry rooms for college students who cannot cope with reality.

Madigan Machine includes big-money players Kennedy, Pritzker

By Chicago City Wire | Dec 23, 2016

Emerging as big-money players in the perpetual Mike Madigan Machine are businessman Chris Kennedy, son of the late U.S. attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, and attorney, entrepreneur and philanthropist J.B. Pritzker, according to recently released financial data.