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Ricketts discusses politics, Wrigley Field construction
Todd Ricketts, part-owner of the Chicago Cubs, is still waiting to assume the role of deputy commerce secretary – but at least construction at Wrigley Field is moving along.
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Five Midwestern journalists vie for investigative awards
Five Midwestern journalists who investigated police work, jail deaths and the treatment of the disabled were named as finalists for the 2017 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting recently.
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Emanuel slammed for alleged lobbying violations
Politicians on both sides of the aisle reacted angrily to a recent newspaper report that Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel appears to have violated a city ethics law by allegedly lobbying via his personal email accounts.
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Medicaid, education must be key budget planks, former senator says
Lawmakers in Springfield hammering out the so-called Grand Bargain need to restore the faith of business in Illinois, a former state senator turned technology and manufacturing advocate said during a recent Chicago-based radio talk show appearance.
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Attorney to sanctuary cities: The law is on Trump's side
While the Obama administration turned a blind eye to sanctuary cities, President Donald Trump won't, Greg Jarrett, a Fox News host and former attorney, said recently on The Morning Answer radio show.
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More Madigan-generated woes expected for Illinois, editorial board says
Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.
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GOP fires warning shots across Pritzker's bow
Illinois Republicans have responded swiftly to Chicago billionaire J.B. Pritzker's recently formed exploratory committee, labeling him "tainted," against reform and a Rod Blagojevich financial supporter.
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Ald. Arena's Section 8 development means more crime, lower property values in Jefferson Park, says expert
James Bovard warns residents of Jefferson Park that they need look no further than the opposite side of the city to see what a proposed low-income, subsidized housing complex could mean for their neighborhood.
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Constitutional abuses cited in Chicago PD review
The Chicago Police Department routinely engages in a pattern of excessive and sometimes-deadly force in violation of the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) charged in a recent report.
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CSU eyes adding Division I football despite budget woes
A class of only 86 freshman in 2016 has Chicago State University (CSU) trustees and administrators considering a variety of ways to increase enrollment, including the surprising proposal to start a Division I football program at the financially troubled school.
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Analyst: Chicago's soul crying out for new leadership after tumultuous 2016
Chicago residents endured a rough ride last year after a series of setbacks plagued the city, leaving many to wonder whether 2017 will bring better days.
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Rauner provides budget address update
One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.
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'Tribune' analysis: Workers' comp reforms could spark budget breakthrough
The 'Chicago Tribune' editorial board recently said workers’ compensation in Illinois is the key issue that could bring compromise in a divided state government.
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Geneva Community Mental Health Board to discuss May Mental Health Month
Geneva Community Mental Health Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14.
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‘Drop the Mike’ crusade lashes out at Madigan, Chicago politician cronies
Lampooning Mike Madigan as a fake rap artist in a short animation-style spot, the Illinois Republican Party recently released a parody of the speaker via its website as it launched its 'Drop the Mike' campaign.
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Rauner cites ‘moral obligation’ to attain better future
Following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent State of the State address in Springfield, major news organizations observed the highlights and takeaways as he reiterated remarks on continuing budget gridlock while simultaneously calling for compromise and reform.
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”Wrigley Mansion” property tax bill jumped from $34K to $150K
The four-story, 15,000 square-foot mansion at 2644 N. Lakeview Ave. in Lincoln Park has nine bedrooms, a solarium, marble fireplaces, a coach house and a remarkable pedigree.
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How Rauner’s wish list has fared in the General Assembly
For the past two years, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s message has been consistent: Illinois needs major reform to avoid complete financial devastation.
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Taxpayers' Federation weighs in on budget compromise discussion
A potential solution in Illinois’ long-running and often contentious budget impasse may finally be in sight.
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Embattled auditor general told to step aside
The Chicago Tribune has called for embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to step aside until he resolves nagging campaign finance questions that his critics say major media outlets have largely ignored for months.