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Home » James Thompson

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Posted inBlogs

Gubernatorial hopeful Dan Biss dares to criticize Michael Madigan

by Ben Joravsky March 21, 2017August 18, 2021

The newly announced candidate conjures up the 1972 primary—the last time a Democrat running for governor dared criticize the machine.

Former Mayor Richard M. Daley somehow forgot everything about the Park Grill deal that enriched several relatives and allies.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

The latest reminder of how Mayor Daley did business

by Ben Joravsky October 29, 2013August 19, 2021

The latest reminder of how Mayor Daley did business

Chicago's parking meters are likely to bring in billions of dollars for private investors over the next seven decades.
Posted inNews & Politics

How Mayor Emanuel locked the parking meter deal in place

by Mick Dumke and Ben Joravsky June 6, 2013August 19, 2021

How Mayor Emanuel locked the parking meter deal in place.

Posted inBlogs

The dubious law that put Otto Kerner away

by Michael Miner December 13, 2011August 19, 2021

There’s much more to the fall of Otto Kerner than the Chicago Tribune reported.

Anton and Otto Kerner circa 1961
Posted inNews & Politics

His Father’s Honor

by Michael Miner December 17, 2009August 19, 2021

Why the son of a shamed former Illinois governor is so interested in the Supreme Court’s review of the “honest services” law

Posted inBlogs

Sun-Times Scoops Trib on Wrigley

by Michael Miner May 13, 2008August 19, 2021

State’s deal with Sam Zell for Wrigley Field falls through, and the Sun-Times gets the story first.

Posted inBlogs

The view from Canada

by Michael Miner May 24, 2007August 19, 2021

The Canadian press on Black’s accuser and Black’s jury.

Posted inBlogs

Big Jim testifies at Conrad Black trial

by Michael Miner May 3, 2007August 19, 2021

Jim Thompson testifies in the Conrad Black trial and doesn’t come off well.

Posted inBlogs

The Conrad Black trial is at hand

by Michael Miner March 2, 2007August 19, 2021

Canada’s national newsweekly, Maclean’s, publishes a special issue as the Conrad Black trial approaches in Chicago.

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