A Chicago-based union recently took part in three federal lawsuits sounding the alarm over the outcome of Janus v. AFSCME.
Tag: Lobbying
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Report: More possible lobbying violations found in Mayor Emanuel’s personal e-mails, and other Chicago news
Also, police are searching for a group of men who allegedly gang-raped a teen girl on Facebook Live.
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Nobody Likes Lobbyists, but They’ve Been Around As Long As the Government Has
Historian Kathy Jacob discusses her new book about 19th-century lobbyist Sam Ward and what it says about the much-maligned contemporary practice of lobbying.
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Mattel dodges Trib-inspired toy-testing laws
You may recall that in 2007, the Chicago Tribune conducted an intensive investigation into lead-tainted toys, testing over 800 products and snaring Walgreens, Ty Girlz, and Baby Einstein products. Their “Kids At Risk” series also encompassed magnets, cribs, car seats, bassinets, and food. Their watchdogging got a lot of attention, and in the wake of […]
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Chicago minus transit equals Podunk
If you can’t call your legislator, then on your way home tonight be sure to bend over and kiss the CTA good-bye.
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Won’t somebody please, please think of the lobbyists?
Foley update: Hastert apologists and lobbyists who want to get back to business.