An ex-con and former alderman and an embattled state rep seek forgiveness as they aim to stay in politics.
Tag: Ed Smith
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Representative Derrick Smith is not available to take your call
The so-far-fruitless quest to get in touch with the indicted legislator running for reelection.
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Food Truck Ordinance Goes to Council Tomorrow
As a draft of the proposed food truck ordinance heads to the City Council, one of its architects, chef Matt Maroni, prepares to roll out his mobile Gaztro-Wagon for the first time.
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Still No Council Hearings Scheduled on Police Understaffing
Mayor Daley’s handpicked chairman of the City Council’s police and fire committee says he’s worried about understaffing at the police department but won’t commit to discussing it in a public hearing.
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As City Council Vote Approaches, Walmart and Unions Still Haven’t Met
Walmart cancels another negotiation session with local unions. Is the new store in Pullman in trouble?
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50 Aldermen/50 Artists
All 50 portraits, from the group show, including works by Derek Erdman, Jon Gitelson, Lucas Blair Simpson, and more
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Special Session for Daley’s Appointments a Bummer for at Least One Alderman
The Chicago City Council has two new aldermen, but otherwise it’s business as usual at City Hall.
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They got theirs
Aldermen approving a plan to ensure community benefits if Chicago wins the 2016 Olympics have a lot to be thankful for.
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Talking tough, acting soft
After much tough talk, the City Council rolls over the Michael Reese Hospital deal and gives Mayor Daley exactly what he wants.
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Here’s the truth: “You’ve got to have a budget”
They may be arguing about the 2009 budget, but Mayor Daley and the City Council agree on one thing: we’re hosed.
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Buttonholed
A City Council committee agrees: drug dealers sell drugs, not extra suit buttons.
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Recorder of Deeds: Bureaucrat or Showboat?
The incumbent says he’s quietly modernizing this obscure office; his opponent, alderman Ed Smith, says he wants to clean it up and maybe even shut it down.
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That’s one way to get out the vote
A flyer touting county recorder Eugene Moore’s reelection bid invites you to a party and lingerie show.
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Right to work
The finance committee votes to approve a plan to open trade unions to more minorities, but some aldermen worry it’s toothless.