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Unless Illinois is very, very unlucky, Governor Bruce Rauner will be out on his ass in 2018
Bruce blames everyone but himself for beggaring his state.
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Like Governor Rauner, Speaker Madigan says he has the right to do public business in secret
Mike Madigan says the Freedom of Information Act doesn’t apply to him.
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Governor Rauner reiterates that he plans to keep his meeting schedule private
The governor responds to the Reader‘s story about his fight to conceal his schedules from the public.
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Governor Rauner says he can hold as many secret meetings on public time as he wants
The governor’s office fights to keep his calendars and meeting schedules from the public.
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Some Democrats say Governor Rauner is ‘personable’ when he’s not gutting services for the poor and infirm
Chicago elected officials who sat down with the governor say sweet talk only goes so far.
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As Governor Rauner slashes funds, Mayor Emanuel starts his second term by playing nice
In his inauguration speech, Rahm calls for helping underprivileged children—and avoids discussing the city’s financial woes.
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Rahm Emanuel’s evolving position on the minimum wage
The mayor is certain that the city’s new minimum wage law will help people, starting with him.
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To leave a message for Speaker Madigan, press three
If you are Governor-Elect Rauner, please stay on the line and someone will be with you shortly.
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After campaigning as an outsider, governor-elect Rauner calls on Bill Daley for help
In his first press conference since being elected, Bruce Rauner names long-time insiders to his transition team but reveals little about his plans in office.
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Governor Quinn calls it quits, but Mayor Emanuel’s campaign never stops
At City Hall, attention quickly turns from the governor’s race to Mayor Emanuel’s reelection bid.
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The Reader’s 2014 election coverage
We got all dressed up in blazers for absolutely nothing.
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The election for governor is all about—what else?—money
Who’s paid for Pat Quinn and Bruce Rauner to try to win our votes.
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Bruce Rauner climbs into the top ten list of Chicago’s political bullies
How the GOP candidate for governor compares with other political figures who like to push people around.
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Why the candidates for governor are suddenly interested in black voters
Amid charges of intimidation and Ebola fear-mongering, the bitter race for governor is likely to be determined by turnout in Chicago.