Looking back at the latest mayor Chicagoans have loved to hate.
Tag: term limits
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The golden age of democracy finally shows up—in the raft of former insiders turned mayoral candidates
If nothing else the mayoral race is full of experienced players equipped to speak some truth to Rahm.
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Falling enrollments may lead to more Chicago Public Schools closings when the moratorium ends in 2018, and other Chicago news
Also, Michigan Avenue Black Friday protests smaller than in recent years.
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Quinn pushes for mayoral term limits, says it’s nothing personal, Rahm
The former Illinois governor swears he’s not out to get Chicago’s mayor. He just loves direct democracy.
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Obama’s great line—’We don’t look to be ruled’—doesn’t always apply to Chicago
The president’s convention speech prompts some thoughts on the nature of local democracy.
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The presidency: take this job and love it
If Obama’s so smart, why does he want four more years?
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The grass is always greener . . .
With New York City proposing to do away with mayoral term limits, a cautionary tale from the Second City.