Now that the mayor is reforming TIFs, it’s time for another progressive fight.
Tag: Alderman John Arena
Big money is already pouring in to buy the next set of elections
Governor Rauner hauls in millions of dollars to advance his agenda.
Education group allied with Rahm is really good at campaign propaganda
Closing mental health clinics was the mayor’s idea—but that doesn’t stop his supporters from blaming an independent alderman.
Amisha Patel’s idea for keeping track of aldermen
Amisha Patel and other progressives want to put together a website that enables voters to keep track of what their aldermen do versus what they say.
Rahm’s Marriott/DePaul deal zooms through the zoning committee
Mayor Rahm races his South Loop deal through the City Council like one of his cars speeding through a red light.
Mayor Rahm and the minimum wage
What the heck is Mayor Rahm up to with his proposal to raise the minimum wage to $9.25 an hour?
All year long we moan and groan, so it’s time for a little thanks
There are things to be thankful for in Chicago.
Trying times for the Portage Theater
Will new owner Erineo “Eddie” Carranza evict the historic theater’s current management?
Trust vote: back to normal for the City Council
No surprise with the infrastructure fund: once again, the City Council gives the mayor what he wants.
Is the Portage Theater in danger?
A report on Chicago Tabernacle’s recent proposal to buy the historic Portage Theater