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Home » James McHugh

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel is moving swiftly to build an arena and hotels in the South Loop, and Alderman Pat Dowell supports the plan.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

In Mayor Emanuel’s Chicago, nice aldermen finish last

by Ben Joravsky February 11, 2014August 18, 2021

Rahm’s South Loop arena and hotel project keeps speeding ahead.

Posted inBlogs

Mayor Rahm makes no small plans with your tax dollars

by Ben Joravsky January 29, 2014August 18, 2021

When you weren’t paying attention, Chicago, Mayor Rahm increased the scope of his South Loop DePaul/Marriott boondoggle—and you get to the pay the bill!

Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to build a basketball arena and hotel complex in the South Loop—unless property owner James McHugh can thwart him.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

The developer who’s revolting against Rahm

by Ben Joravsky October 8, 2013August 19, 2021

Only a wealthy businessman stands in the way of the mayor’s $92 million South Loop arena and hotel plan.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel addresses the Chicago City Council July 24. The council's vote that day was the first and probably last chance to stop the South Loop basketball arena project.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Come to the South Loop and see how Mayor Rahm’s wasting your money

by Ben Joravsky September 3, 2013August 19, 2021

Come to the South Loop and see how Mayor Rahm’s wasting your money.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to spend at least $55 million in public funds on South Loop property for a hotel and basketball arena.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Rahm gets into the real estate game—with your money

by Ben Joravsky August 6, 2013August 19, 2021

Rahm gets in the real estate game—with your money.

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