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Mayor Emanuel: Don't be That Guy
Change of SubjectDuring a meeting at the Tribune with reporters and members of our editorial board today, Ald. John Arena (45th) observed that the city's parking-meter deal has become a cautionary tale for municipalities around the country looking to privatize different... -
Aldermen send Emanuel letter outlining budget concerns
Clout StreetA majority of the Chicago City Council fired off a letter to Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday, expressing concerns about the administration’s proposed cuts to libraries, public health centers, graffiti removal teams and the city’s 911 center....Tags: Chicago City Council, Arts and Culture, Nicholas Sposato, Local Government, Chicago Public Schools
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Emanuel willing to talk budget alternatives with aldermen
Clout StreetMayor Rahm Emanuel said today he’s willing to discuss alternatives to his proposed budget after a majority of the Chicago City Council fired off a letter expressing concerns about social service and public safety cuts in his spending plan. The...Tags: Joseph A. Moore, Chicago City Council, Behavioral Conditions, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, Parochial Schools
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Aldermen back Emanuel's pick for O'Hare concession contract
Clout StreetThe protracted, clout-heavy fight over a multi-million dollar contract to run the restaurants and stores in O’Hare airport’s international terminal moved a step closer to being resolved today. The City Council Aviation Committee endorsed...Tags: Politics, Chicago, Chicago Aviation Partners, Michael Zalewski, Contracts
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O'Hare concessions deal sails through City Council
Clout StreetMayor Rahm Emanuel won approval today of a 25-year deal that will replace a clout-heavy concession operator at O’Hare Airport’s international terminal with a company that’s pledged to invest $26.2 million to improve the quality of...Tags: Joseph A. Moore, Politics, Sandi Jackson, Chicago, Lifestyle and Leisure
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City budget with higher fines, fees expected to be approved today
Tribune reportersChicago aldermen are expected to pass Mayor Rahm Emanuel's $6.3 billion budget plan by a wide margin today. Chicagoans who abide by city rules face higher fees for water, vehicle stickers and garage parking. And woe to city residents who run afoul of...Tags: Local Government, Illinois Governor, Punishment, Pat Quinn, Fines
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Labor group makes endorsements in Chicago aldermanic runoffs
Clout StPosted by Hal Dardick at 3:06 p.m. The Chicago Federation of Labor today endorsed a hospital executive over the Democratic committeeman in the race to become the new alderman in Lincoln Park. Tim Egan, vice president of governmental affairs at...... -
City Council candidates raised $1.6 million since Feb. 22 election
Clout StPosted by Rick Pearson at 7:42 p.m. Candidates in Chicago’s 14 aldermanic run-off contests have reported raising $1.6 million in big-dollar contributions since the February election, including more than $200,000 from Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel’s... -
Aldermanic races, then and now
Change of SubjectThen -- from Emanuel, Burke, big labor pour money into runoffs (April 1) Now -- from Stone, Lyle lose as Chicago City Council gets makeover (current) Then: Ald. Freddrenna Lyle, who has represented the South Side's 6th Ward for 13...... -
Veteran Chicago aldermen in tight runoffs
Clout StPosted by Cynthia Dizikes, Monique Garcia, Dahleen Glanton and Kristen Mack at 7:20 p.m.; last updated at 9:05 p.m. Long-serving 6th Ward Ald. Freddrenna Lyle conceded defeat tonight to challenger Roderick Sawyer, son of former Chicago Mayor Eugene... -
More ballots to be counted in tight 45th Ward alderman's race
Clout StPosted by Hal Dardick and John Byrne at 8:10 p.m. The candidate on the short end of a very close 45th Ward aldermanic election is going to wait until more ballots are counted Friday before deciding on a recount. Unofficial...... -
Arena still ahead in 45th Ward after today's absentee counting
Clout StPosted by Hal Dardick at 3:01 p.m. John Arena appears to be the unofficial victor by a hair in his 45th Ward aldermanic contest against John Garrido after absentee ballots were counted today, but the final vote tally won’t be......
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