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Home » reform

Tag: reform

Posted inNews & Politics

Civic engagement doesn’t die in prison

by Christian Belanger May 23, 2019August 18, 2021

A state bill outlines an education program for those about to be released.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Why we can’t abandon Kim Foxx

by Jane M. Saks and Emma Ruby-Sachs May 23, 2019August 18, 2021

Reformers across the nation are learning to be afraid.

Posted inBlogs

Former alderman Berny Stone will be missed

by Mick Dumke December 23, 2014August 18, 2021

Stone, who represented the 50th Ward for 38 years, died Monday at age 87.

Posted inBlogs

‘Reform’ ain’t right for Chicago, and maybe Derrick Rose isn’t either

by Michael Miner November 12, 2014August 18, 2021

On Derrick Rose and his so-called concerns

Posted inBlogs

The mayor’s first year: moving forward, over and over again

by Mick Dumke May 16, 2012August 19, 2021

Rahm Emanuel’s first year in office looks a lot like Mayor Daley’s first year in office

Posted inBlogs

Is Toni Preckwinkle building a political machine?

by Mick Dumke March 16, 2012August 19, 2021

The county board president has a beef with longtime ally Kwame Raoul

Posted inBlogs

New council, new mayor, new budget, same result

by Mick Dumke November 16, 2011August 19, 2021

A new council, mayor, and budget does not mean new results.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago ain’t ready for TIF reform

by Ben Joravsky August 30, 2011August 19, 2021

Here’s everything you need to know about Mayor Emanuel’s self-heralded TIF reform: there is none! Big surprise, huh?

Posted inBlogs

In Inauguration Speech, Mayor Emanuel Commits to Change, Then Commits Again, and Again …

by Mick Dumke May 16, 2011August 19, 2021

Michael Boyd In his first speech as mayor, Rahm Emanuel made it clear that the one thing that isn’t going to change in the next four years is his commitment to change. “The city of Chicago is ready for change…. It is an honor to fight for the change we need…. I am proud to […]

Posted inBlogs

9500 Liberty

by Ed M. Koziarski July 8, 2010August 19, 2021

Coffee Party founders Annabel Park and Eric Byler’s documentary “9500 Liberty,” about the Prince William County, Virginia’s short-lived anti-immigrant law, opens Friday at Piper’s Alley.

Posted inBlogs

9500 Liberty

by Ed M. Koziarski July 8, 2010August 19, 2021

Coffee Party founders Annabel Park and Eric Byler’s documentary “9500 Liberty,” about the Prince William County, Virginia’s short-lived anti-immigrant law, opens Friday at Piper’s Alley.

Posted inBlogs

Crime Blotter, 1874

by Cliff Doerksen December 28, 2009August 19, 2021

Brief snapshots of low-level criminal enterprise back in the day

Posted inBlogs

Manny and Scott Take on the TIFS

by Ben Joravsky March 13, 2009August 19, 2021

Aldermen Manny Flores and Scott Waguespack take up Mike Quigley’s TIF reform crusade.

Posted inBlogs

Is Cook County ready for reform? Or at least sassy T-shirts?

by Mick Dumke December 10, 2008August 19, 2021

The leader of the Cook County Republican Party–and yes, it still exists–speaks out on Blago and reform.

Posted inBlogs

Learning from libertarians

by Harold Henderson March 20, 2007August 19, 2021

Rethinking the madness of campaign finance reform.

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