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Tag: 32nd Ward
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Aldermen advance Rahm’s South Loop plan without analyzing it first
While the plan for independent analysis stalls, the City Council approves $55 million for the mayor’s hotel and stadium deal.
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The people sound off on Mayor Emanuel’s budget—but he’s not listening
The City Council’s progressive caucus holds a budget hearing, because someone has to.
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“Little” LED billboards, big nuisance
As “little” LED billboards continue to flash all over the city, an ordinance addressing them is stalled in committee.
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Lunch is free—thanks to the 32nd Ward
How I emerged as the real winner in the 32nd ward race for Democratic committeeman
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What Does the Ilinois Restaurant Association Think About Food Trucks?
The latest in food-truck news: aldermen get briefed, the Illinois Restaurant Association gets cranky, and Evanston startups get hosed.
Posted inNews & Politics
The Shadow Budget: Who Wins in Daley’s TIF Game
The economic development funds are supposed to go to neighborhoods that need it. Guess where they’re really going. For the first time ever: how the city spends TIF funds, ward by ward
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Much has been revealed—about the parking meter deal
Previously redacted documents from meetings about the deal have been delivered in all their glory.
Posted inNews & Politics
The Bloomingdale Trail: Urban Oasis or Devil’s Playground?
Despite easy access and great publicity, the Bloomingdale Trail isn’t slated to open till at least 2016. Whose job is it to secure it until then?
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Matlak gets schooled
Ted Matlak, alderman of the 32nd Ward, has provoked a bitter controversy at a Bucktown magnet school by promising to deliver funds for expanded enrollment.
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Muddying the waters
In his defamation suit filed against 32nd Ward alderman Ted Matlak and two other defendants, Scott Waguespack alleges a connection between former challenger Catherine Zaryczny and a clout-heavy former judge convicted of stealing more than $25,000 in court monies.