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Sunday, April 5, 2020

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Chicago alderman may have cost business owner millions of dollars, watchdog says

By S. Laney Griffo | Nov 13, 2017

A Chicago alderman accused of abusing his power has been placed in the spotlight after a government watchdog published an investigation on its website.

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Park Ridge businesswoman takes aim at House seat in 55th District

By S. Laney Griffo | Sep 20, 2017

A Park Ridge entrepreneur is hoping to take on incumbent Marty Moylan (D-Des Plaines) in Illinois' 55th House District while can still afford to live in Illinois.

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Scientist calls fears of modern pesticides misguided, urges use in Chicago parks

By S. Laney Griffo | May 28, 2017

The president of an industry science non-profit is urging anyone worried about pesticide use in city parks to contact the authorities: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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'We infuse race into too many things,' says conservative black author from Chicago

By S. Laney Griffo | Apr 30, 2017

C. Douglas Love knows racism remains an issue in America, but it sometimes seems to drive the conversation rather than being part of it, he says.

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Fraternal police group leader fights to hold on

By S. Laney Griffo | Mar 21, 2017

The words "dirt" and "rumor" seemingly shouldn't be tossed around in a "fraternal" election, but nothing about the heated contest for president of the Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge 7 is routine.

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Some worry Emanuel plea for rosy rating could backfire

By S. Laney Griffo | Mar 12, 2017

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's request to Moody's Investors Services to reconsider the poor rating it gave the city has been met with concerns that if he gets his way, it could end up being worse for Chicago.

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Former FBI agent running for U.S. Congress

By S. Laney Griffo | Feb 14, 2017

Benjamin Wolf, a former FBI agent and U.S. diplomat, recently announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress.

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Wirepoints founder expresses concern over Radogno's role in budget package

By S. Laney Griffo | Jan 25, 2017

Many have spoken out against Illinois Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) due to recent decisions she’s made as Senate minority leader.