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Home » Alderman John Arena

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Posted inColumns & Opinion

The next great cause in Chicago: A financial transaction tax

by Ben Joravsky July 14, 2015August 18, 2021

Now that the mayor is reforming TIFs, it’s time for another progressive fight.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Big money is already pouring in to buy the next set of elections

by Ben Joravsky May 6, 2015August 18, 2021

Governor Rauner hauls in millions of dollars to advance his agenda.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Education group allied with Rahm is really good at campaign propaganda

by Ben Joravsky February 17, 2015August 18, 2021

Closing mental health clinics was the mayor’s idea—but that doesn’t stop his supporters from blaming an independent alderman.

Posted inBlogs

Amisha Patel’s idea for keeping track of aldermen

by Ben Joravsky August 1, 2014August 18, 2021

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.

Posted inBlogs

Rahm’s Marriott/DePaul deal zooms through the zoning committee

by Ben Joravsky May 7, 2014August 18, 2021

Mayor Rahm races his South Loop deal through the City Council like one of his cars speeding through a red light.

Posted inBlogs

Mayor Rahm and the minimum wage

by Ben Joravsky February 13, 2014August 18, 2021

What the heck is Mayor Rahm up to with his proposal to raise the minimum wage to $9.25 an hour?

Posted inBlogs

All year long we moan and groan, so it’s time for a little thanks

by Mick Dumke and Ben Joravsky November 27, 2013August 19, 2021

There are things to be thankful for in Chicago.

Posted inBlogs

Trying times for the Portage Theater

by Ben Sachs September 24, 2012August 19, 2021

Will new owner Erineo “Eddie” Carranza evict the historic theater’s current management?

Posted inBlogs

Trust vote: back to normal for the City Council

by Ben Joravsky April 24, 2012August 19, 2021

No surprise with the infrastructure fund: once again, the City Council gives the mayor what he wants.

Posted inBlogs

Is the Portage Theater in danger?

by Ben Sachs March 12, 2012August 19, 2021

A report on Chicago Tabernacle’s recent proposal to buy the historic Portage Theater

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