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Project Six CEO calls for 42nd Ward alderman to release board of ethics opinion

By Karen Kidd | Dec 2, 2016

Chicago's former legislative inspector general refuses to back down from comments made by Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd), saying the new government watchdog group CEO did a great disservice to Reilly’s resigned zoning staffer, who had been lobbying for the company.

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CPS insider: District can, won't close dozens of empty, near-empty schools

By Karen Kidd | Dec 1, 2016

Dozens of Chicago public schools remain open for political reasons, despite being nearly empty, according to a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) insider familiar with facility operations who spoke with Chicago City Wire.

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Aldermen's irritation over World Series ticket prices elicits scorn

By Karen Kidd | Nov 28, 2016

Chicago city aldermen's recent anxiety over not getting an expected perk in the form of World Series tickets at face value is indicative of politics in that city, the co-founders of a Chicago-based public policy think tank said during a recent radio conversation.

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Illinois taxpayers must demand that legislators reform pension system, analyst says

By Karen Kidd | Nov 7, 2016

Illinois taxpayers need to send a clear message to the General Assembly to work with the governor and tackle the state's trillions of dollars in unfunded pension liabilities, the president of a government advisory group said during a recent radio interview.

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If Illinois Dems win big, they risk owning way more than just victory

By Karen Kidd | Nov 7, 2016

While online campaigning and phone polling are changing the way elections happen, Democrats in Springfield may find themselves in an unfamiliar position if they should win a super-majority next week, a Chicago-area political reporter said during a radio interview.

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Lasonde calls on Schakowsky to resign over husband's role in Clinton scandal

By Karen Kidd | Oct 21, 2016

Joan McCarthy Lasonde, Republican candidate for the 9th District U.S. House seat, called on her opponent, Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, to resign after Schakowsky's husband stepped down from Hillary Clinton's campaign over the now one-day-old James O'Keefe "Rigging the Election" scandal.

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Imprisoned ex-governor's brother blames voters for state's fiscal, political woes

By Karen Kidd | Oct 21, 2016

The brother of former governor and imprisoned convicted felon Rod Blagojevich said he knows who is to blame for Illinois' troubles and political culture.

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Documentary 'Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics' now airing on TV, in theaters

By Karen Kidd | Oct 17, 2016

A new documentary about Illinois' long-serving Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan is in the midst of several scheduled showings on local TV, a prelude to what its conservative backers say will be even broader distribution in the final weeks before the general election.

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Think tank: Property tax hikes fill politicians' pockets through valuation appeals

By Karen Kidd | Oct 14, 2016

A proposed increase to Chicago's property tax rate would bring with it unintended -- or perhaps intended -- consequences such as flawed property valuations that often require an attorney to appeal, an Illinois Policy Institute representative told Chicago City Wire.

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Burke: Safety, economy reasons to ban driverless vehicles in Chicago

By Karen Kidd | Sep 28, 2016

Concerns about safety and the economy are behind Alderman Ed Burke's opposition to driverless vehicles in Chicago, the long-serving city politician said during a recent radio talk show interview.

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Plaintiff expects swift state appeal of injunction against Election Day voter signups

By Karen Kidd | Sep 27, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Elections likely will quickly appeal a federal judge's preliminary injunction handed down earlier today blocking Election Day registration and voting options at polling places, a plaintiff's attorney in the case said.

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Illinois 5 to 10 years from real fiscal crisis, regulatory compliance attorney says

By Karen Kidd | Sep 12, 2016

Illinois' economic crisis continues but it's not as bad as it could get, a Chicago regulatory compliance attorney, who is expected to be part of a panel discussion next week about the state's debt load, said during a recent interview.

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Outspoken Chicago educator resigns with blog post blasting Emanuel

By Karen Kidd | Sep 3, 2016

After a tumultuous five years, a Chicago Public Schools principal who publicly criticized Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his administration's school reforms used a blog post this week to announce his resignation and take a few parting shots as he went.

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Executive's move to Indiana reflects problem for Illinois

By Karen Kidd | Aug 30, 2016

An executive who has lived in Illinois almost all of his life says he is being driven out by economy and politics.

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Indiana officials beckon Chicago commuters

By Karen Kidd | Aug 26, 2016

Indiana officials are working hard to get you to consider that move to the so-called "affordable shore," an effort that's the topic of a news feature published recently in the Chicago Tribune.

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Cantina 1910 owners blame labor costs, property taxes for closure

By Karen Kidd | Aug 26, 2016

Owners of Cantina 1910 are blaming rising labor costs and property taxes for its closure.