A state bill outlines an education program for those about to be released.
Tag: reform
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Why we can’t abandon Kim Foxx
Reformers across the nation are learning to be afraid.
Posted inBlogs
Former alderman Berny Stone will be missed
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
On Derrick Rose and his so-called concerns
Posted inBlogs
The mayor’s first year: moving forward, over and over again
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?
The county board president has a beef with longtime ally Kwame Raoul
Posted inBlogs
New council, new mayor, new budget, same result
A new council, mayor, and budget does not mean new results.
Posted inBlogs
Chicago ain’t ready for TIF reform
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 …
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
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
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
Manny and Scott Take on the TIFS
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?
The leader of the Cook County Republican Party–and yes, it still exists–speaks out on Blago and reform.