Alderman Ed Burke (yes, that Ed Burke) was among those who fought to keep the ban, fearing kids would blow their “lunch money” on pinball.
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Monument to fascist Balbo likely to remain, but aldermen could still rename street
A plaque explaining the controversial Italian aviator’s legacy could be added to the lakefront memorial, officials said.
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The Chinese company at the heart of the proposed Kushner deal has ties to Michael Madigan
Anbang Insurance Group uses the firm of Madigan & Getzendanner to handle its Chicago property taxes.
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Think a vote for Trump is a vote against the machine? Think again.
The GOP nominee has been tight with Chicago Dems for a long time.
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Proposed law would classify attacks on police as “hate crimes,” and other Chicago news
Plus, drug maker Pfizer agrees to truth in opioid advertising.
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The Untouchables
Its nickname, “The Incumbent Alderman Protection Act,” tells you all you need to know about a proposed state law.
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The Works
I know it’s wrong to gloat, but residents of Hyde Park showed the University of Chicago a thing or two by voting the 39th precinct of the Fifth Ward dry in an Election Day referendum. With the vote to “reinstate prohibition,” as an editorial in the student-run Chicago Maroon put it, the residents effectively killed […]