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Home » Civic Federation

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Posted inBlogs

Chicago principals association head Troy LaRaviere to run against Emanuel in 2019, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd November 20, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Chance the Rapper scores another hit with Saturday Night Live Boyz II Men spoof ballad “Come Back, Barack.”

Posted inBlogs

Chance the Rapper interested in returning to college, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd August 23, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, law enforcement looks for new leads in the 25-year-old kidnapping and murder of Tammy Zywicki.

Posted inBlogs

Correcting Crain’s on TIFs

by Ben Joravsky March 17, 2015August 18, 2021

If columnists keep pushing the mayor’s line on TIFs, that leaves Mayor Rahm free to keep using the $400 million-a-year program as his slush fund.

Posted inBlogs

It was a dark and stormy night, and now 260k people have no power

by Alex Parker June 22, 2011August 19, 2021

More than a quarter million Chicago area residents were without power this morning. ComEd says it could take days to restore power in some areas. (Tribune) After Jody Weis’s massive vacation payout, the Civic Federation calls for a review on how the city reimburses vacation time. (Sun-Times) Where is Brian Carpey’s Fender Stratocaster? (Sun-Times)

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Chicago’s Olympic Bid: What’s In It for the Arts?

by Deanna Isaacs September 10, 2009August 19, 2021

Why Chicago’s cultural institutions are lining up behind a bid the people aren’t sure they want.

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