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Home » Privatization

Tag: Privatization

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Rahm’s mopless privatization deal has left the schools filthier than ever

by Ben Joravsky April 10, 2018August 18, 2021

The schools are dirty thanks to a deal that didn’t save the city much money.

Posted inBlogs

The tax reform proposal that would make Trump our next president

by Michael Miner September 27, 2016August 18, 2021

The Donald can’t lose with this scheme.

Posted inNews & Politics

Majority of CPS schools shuttered in 2013 are still vacant

by Zavi Kang Engles September 6, 2016August 18, 2021

Many north-side buildings have been repurposed, but most buildings in low-income south- and west-side communities remain empty.

Posted inBlogs

Aldermen propose dumping TSA and hiring private security for city airports, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd May 19, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, Senator Mark Kirk offers tepid support for the “river boat gamble” Donald Trump.

Posted inBlogs

Will we find our next police force on Craigslist?

by Michael Miner September 25, 2015August 18, 2021

Mercenaries could save Chicago money.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Rahm’s privatization of school janitors is still a mess

by Ben Joravsky June 3, 2015August 18, 2021

Teachers file a grievance over filthy schools.

Posted inBlogs

While the city is strapped for cash, the private parking meter company makes millions of dollars more

by Mick Dumke May 6, 2015August 18, 2021

Chicago Parking Meters LLC collected $131 million in revenues from city drivers in 2014.

Posted inBlogs

Candidate for Second Ward alderman decries the parking meter deal though her old firm drew it up

by Mick Dumke and Chloe Riley February 23, 2015August 18, 2021

Chicago’s parking meter deal and its aftershocks continue to cause controversy during elections for mayor and alderman.

Posted inBlogs

Mayor Emanuel says he ‘reformed’ the parking meter deal, but he actually sold off more of the city streets

by Mick Dumke February 19, 2015August 18, 2021

How Rahm transferred more parking revenues to the private company that controls Chicago’s meters

Posted inBlogs

Fact-checking Rahm’s fact check of last night’s debate

by Mick Dumke February 5, 2015August 18, 2021

Some claims by Fioretti, Garcia, and Wilson are questionable, and so are Mayor Emanuel’s claims about them.

Posted inBlogs

A bank set up on public land in Grant Park—what’s next?

by Will Greenberg July 22, 2014August 18, 2021

The Chicago Park District turns over public space to a private company without a bidding process or clear rules.

Posted inBlogs

Appellate Court: Chicago’s parking meter deal is lousy but we’re stuck with it

by Mick Dumke June 21, 2014August 18, 2021

Illinois appellate judges rule against a lawsuit challenging the the parking meter privatization agreement.

Posted inBlogs

Rahm’s alderman explains why Chicagoans will now have to pay more taxes to get less

by Mick Dumke June 10, 2014August 18, 2021

Ameya Pawar, alderman of the 47th Ward, says the city’s pension obligations and budget problems are forcing “really tough choices.”

Posted inBlogs

Everybody knows the parking meter deal stinks—but is it legal?

by Mick Dumke May 30, 2014August 18, 2021

A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the parking meter privatization goes before the Illinois Appellate Court.

Posted inBlogs

Black and Latino areas still bearing the brunt of city job cuts

by Mick Dumke May 14, 2014August 18, 2021

South-side workers account for three of every four jobs cut by the city since Mayor Rahm Emanuel took office in 2011.

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