Despite his many flaws, Michael Madigan was one of the few Democrats in Illinois with the guts to stand up to the Rauners & Griffins.
Tag: Ken Dunkin
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Republicans attack Dems for sex harassment—even as they worship Trump
Rauner is demanding that onetime ally Ken Dunkin resign from the Water Reclamation District seat he just gave him.
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How Dems in red states can fight off Trump’s vicious attacks
Let’s hope voters in states from North Dakota to West Virginia appreciate senatorial independence from Trump.
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State rep candidate Dilara Sayeed wants you to see her
The former Naperville teacher campaigns as a “bridge builder” in Chicago’s richest and poorest neighborhoods.
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Cook County soda tax could lead to Illinois losing $87 million in funding for food stamps, and other Chicago news
Also, Chicago just sent comedian Rachel Dratch a ticket for a 1997 parking violation.
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Money from the Chicago Skyway sale will fund property tax rebate, and other news
Also, don’t expect to see Lady Gaga roaming around town anytime soon.
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Quiet in the City Council, Marty Quinn is Madigan’s behind-the-scenes muscle
The 13th Ward alderman has run some of the house speaker’s most formidable campaigns.
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The Illinois primary’s biggest loser was Mayor Rahm Emanuel
How the Rahm factor played a role in Tuesday’s primary
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President Obama rides to Mike Madigan’s rescue
If the president’s endorsement helps Juliana Stratton beat Ken Dunkin, the biggest losers will be Governor Rauner—and me.
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Struggling Chicago State is the most visible pawn in Illinois’s budget standoff
And an unlikely leader in the debate over higher-education funding.
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In Illinois’s Democratic primaries, it’s the governor, stupid
Duh, challengers should be running against the most unpopular politician in Chicago not named Rahm.
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Give thanks this election season—for the Illinois Racing Form
Check out the exhaustive guide to the legislative races from the folks behind Aldertrack.
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Did Rahm live up to his campaign promises on public safety?
By blaming legislators for weak gun laws, Mayor Emanuel has ducked questions about his policing strategies.
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2014 in politics: Our fourth annual awards for political achievement
Recognizing the noteworthy and the dubious
accomplishments of our leaders
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Police chief: Time to trade the war on drugs for a war on guns
Garry McCarthy again calls for tougher sentences for gun offenders.