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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.

Rahm’s South Loop arena and hotel project keeps speeding ahead.

Aldermen (at least a few of them) finally challenge the mayor on TIFs!

Only a wealthy businessman stands in the way of the mayor’s $92 million South Loop arena and hotel plan.

Rahm gets in the real estate game—with your money.

The lawyer, lobbyist, and election official who seems to be in the middle of every major political deal in Chicago

Mayor Emanuel ignores his own TIF Reform Panel in pledging $55 million for an arena and hotel.

The mayor prepares to close schools while spending millions on an arena for DePaul.