In the aftermath of Whole Foods closing its taxpayer-subsidized store in Englewood, it’s as good a time as ever for me to once again remind you that it was only four years ago that the city and state were begging Jeff Bezos to please, please, please take billions of our tax dollars and build a […]
Tag: Jeff Bezos
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A bad hand
Now that Mayor Lightfoot has officially revealed the three finalists for Chicago’s casino, the bamboozling of the city will begin. Oh, Chicago, you know you’re getting bamboozled. I think you sorta like it—a little attention from the boss. It’s like you matter as they try to win you over into supporting something you don’t really […]
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Bad for your health
The city is still concealing many of the secrets regarding General Iron, Lincoln Yards, and Mayor Rahm.
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Who’s really controlling Trump’s impeachment
Don’t be fooled that their motives are moral.
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Feast to famine
Just last year Chicago had billions for Amazon but now it’s suddenly too broke for schoolkids.
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An expression of gratitude for political and local events over the last year
Good job, Illinois voters. Bravo, Jeff Bezos (in a backhanded sort of way).
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Rahm & Rauner help Amazon play New York City and Virginia like a bunch of saps
Bringing Amazon HQ2 to Chicago was the dream of only Mayor Rahm and his faithful sidekick Governor Rauner—both of whom will be leaving office shortly, thank you very much.
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It’s that thankful time of year
For the most of the year I rant and rail about the really bad ideas and behavior of our elected officials—and, trust me, I’ll get to Mayor Rahm’s $800 million or so Lincoln Yard TIF handout, in a subsequent column real soon. But with Thanksgiving just around the corner I figured I’d keep up with […]
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Rahm and Rauner’s phony Ryan feud: Don’t be fooled by the Twitter barbs
Here’s hoping voters are too sophisticated to fall for the supposed discord over the protest that shut down the Dan Ryan.
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If Rauner loves African-Americans, he’s got a funny way of showing it
Evaluating the governor’s claim to have done “historic things for the black community. I would argue more than any other governor.”
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Rahm’s mopless privatization deal has left the schools filthier than ever
The schools are dirty thanks to a deal that didn’t save the city much money.
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Five unfortunate civic traits that make Chicago Bezos bait
Gullibility, docility, and more characteristics that should help convince Jeff Bezos to bring Amazon’s second headquarters to town.
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Rahm hands out TIF incentives the way Santa gives gifts
Thanks to the mayor’s generosity with our taxes, Christmas may come early for Amazon.
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Chicago’s Amazon bid is an extension of a Richard J. Daley-era rich-get-richer scheme
The Chicago 21 development plan is alive and well in Rahm and Rauner’s HQ2 offer to Jeff Bezos.
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Chicago’s Amazon HQ2 bid offers money for nothing, TIFs for free
Rahm and Rauner promise to shower Jeff Bezos with tax breaks and real estate.
