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Home » Government

Tag: Government

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How we pulled back the curtain on CPD’s secret spending

by Joel Handley, Jennifer Helsby and Freddy Martinez September 29, 2016August 18, 2021

The Reader, Lucy Parsons Labs, and MuckRock teamed up to FOIA thousands of pages of documents detailing the Chicago Police Department’s use of civil forfeiture money.

Posted inBlogs

Rauner, Tribune—make a deal!

by Michael Miner October 14, 2015August 18, 2021

Here’s an idea: State government and the paper should swap homes.

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A Libertarian Perspective on Our Recent Election

by Lauri Apple November 11, 2010August 19, 2021

Think the Libertarians are happy with the election results? Think again.

Posted inBlogs

Free Help Applying for U.S. Citizenship

by Sam Worley May 25, 2010August 19, 2021

The Logan Square Neighborhood Association is offering free assistance to people applying for U.S. citizenship.

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864 calls for help, fewer than 300 right answers

by Harold Henderson July 16, 2006August 19, 2021

Is the Bush administration’s incompetence a bug, or a feature?

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Straight to the Top

by Jeffrey Felshman May 29, 2003August 19, 2021

Some determined Chicago-area veterans stalk the halls of Congress searching for a sympathetic ear.

Posted inNews & Politics

Instant Prisoner

by Mike Sula February 27, 2003August 19, 2021

Since 9/11, there’s no such thing as a routine visit to the INS.

Posted inNews & Politics

Surprise! You’re a Donor

by Linda Lutton March 9, 2000August 19, 2021

The Mexican consulate puts a tricky new spin on the concept of fund-raising.

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