Richard Barnett fought the machine and taught a rookie reporter about Chicago politics.
Tag: Chicago politics
Posted inNews & Politics
Aldermania! The Board Game
Like politics, the rules are simple. If you break them, don’t get caught.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Rising Star reveals a young Barack Obama who’s all too human
A new biography complicates the former president’s political mythology.
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Just when you thought it was safe, here comes another debate over TIFs
Another day, another TIF dispute, but the fact remains: 48 percent of the money is going to just 5 percent of the city.
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In releasing squishy financial plan, Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia looks almost mayoral
Garcia says he’ll provide more detailed plans after he’s elected—much like Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
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Alderman Emma Mitts wants more 37th Ward charter schools
Mitts readies herself for a fight with the teachers’ union as she faces a runoff against teacher Tara Stamps.
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A 25th Ward challenger accuses Alderman Solis of election shenanigans, demands recount
Byron Sigcho is hoping a recount shows he has a few dozen more votes to force a runoff with 25th Ward alderman Danny Solis.
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Deb Mell could still see a runoff in the 33rd Ward
Challenger Tim Meegan accuses 33rd Ward alderman Deb Mell of illegal campaign tricks and files for a recount.
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The true players predict the future of Chicago politics
We’ll be predicting the future of Chicago politics—like, can Chuy beat Rahm and will Toni Preckwinkle ever take a stand?—at Tuesday’s show at the Hideout.
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We’re pretty sure somebody’s going to become alderman of the Seventh Ward
Natashia Holmes, appointed Seventh Ward alderman two years ago, will have to beat nine challengers to stay in office.
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Alderman Joe Moore explains his choice of beer and support for Rahm
The 49th Ward alderman says he backs Mayor Emanuel for his “progressive” record.
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Former alderman Berny Stone will be missed
Stone, who represented the 50th Ward for 38 years, died Monday at age 87.
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Running against Rahm means running for the mayoral runoff
In the mayoral election, Bob, Karen, Bob, Amara, and everyone else needs to push Rahm into a runoff.
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Could reparations for African-Americans help reduce violence?
A conversation with veteran reparations activist and political organizer Conrad Worrill.
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My five stages of grief over Toni Preckwinkle wimping out of the mayoral race
Hey, voters—you can still unseat Mayor Rahm, even if Toni Preckwinkle bowed out of the race.