Career politicians are stepping down, and there’s now an opportunity for new—and possibly progressive—Black leaders to take the reins.
Tag: Progressive Caucus
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Progressive Caucus aldermen ask DOJ to investigate city law department, and other Chicago news
Also, the head of the local Fraternal Order of Police responds to the DOJ report.
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Aldermen demand hearings, answers on lead found in water at CPS schools, and other Chicago news
Also, property taxes for Chicago home owners are going up very soon.
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Tax on tickets to Lyric Opera and the CSO? Not for now.
A proposal to tax ticket sales for Lyric Opera and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has been tabled, for now.
Posted inNews & Politics
The real caucuses in the Chicago City Council
What if aldermen organized themselves based on the way the council actually works?
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Will the new Chicago City Council still be a rubber stamp?
Rookie aldermen are vowing to shake up the City Council—but haven’t we heard this story before?
Posted inColumns & Opinion
The mayor gets the City Council to bury the elected school board issue (again)
The mayor gets the City Council to bury the elected school board issue (again).
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All year long we moan and groan, so it’s time for a little thanks
There are things to be thankful for in Chicago.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Our aldermen (at least a few of them) finally challenge the mayor on TIFs!
Aldermen (at least a few of them) finally challenge the mayor on TIFs!
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The people sound off on Mayor Emanuel’s budget—but he’s not listening
The City Council’s progressive caucus holds a budget hearing, because someone has to.
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Two parking meter deals are worse than one
Mayor Emanuel’s new agreement could kill future chances to undo the disastrous street parking sale.
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“How Many Socialists Sit in Congress Today?”
A perennial rumor gains new life, again.