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Home » rules committee

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Posted inBlogs

Another whopper from Rahm: express service to O’Hare that won’t cost the public

by Ben Joravsky June 18, 2018August 18, 2021

Does anyone really believe the public won’t be contributing any money to Elon Musk’s new project?

Rep Christian Mitchell (left) says the community should have a voice on the school board; challenger Jay Travis says he’s late to the party.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

South-side legislator joins the fight for community schools—right before the election

by Ben Joravsky February 18, 2014August 18, 2021

In south-side legislative race, charges fly over who’s the real schools advocate.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel is moving swiftly to build an arena and hotels in the South Loop, and Alderman Pat Dowell supports the plan.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

In Mayor Emanuel’s Chicago, nice aldermen finish last

by Ben Joravsky February 11, 2014August 18, 2021

Rahm’s South Loop arena and hotel project keeps speeding ahead.

Alderman Nicholas Sposato dared to propose a discussion about charter schools. It was immediately killed by allies of Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

In Chicago, charter schools remain untouchable

by Ben Joravsky January 21, 2014August 18, 2021

Aldermen kill a proposal to discuss school policies but find time to take on Eliot Ness.

Activists at the Take Back Chicago rally ripped Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s policies—and some of his City Council allies joined in.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

How to irritate Mayor Emanuel and do some legislating in one easy step

by Ben Joravsky October 22, 2013August 19, 2021

How to irritate Mayor Emanuel and do some legislating in one easy step

Alderman Richard Mell: aiding and abetting Mayor Emanuel
Posted inColumns & Opinion

The City Council’s rules committee: Where good legislation goes to die

by Ben Joravsky February 19, 2013August 19, 2021

Mayor Emanuel doesn’t have to fight City Council proposals he doesn’t like—he just buries them.

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