Quinn, Hynes, Dillard, and Brady are still in limbo, but there were some winners and losers last night.
Tag: Todd Stroger
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Don’t (Just) Blame the Voters
Voter turnout is low today, and the candidates didn’t do much to improve it.
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The Preckwinkle Bandwagon Is Rolling
Toni Preckwinkle is getting help for her campaign from the kind of people who tend to back winners.
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Todd Stroger Invests In the Future
Why is Todd Stroger moving his campaign cash into CDs?
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Election Confusion?
In the run-up to February’s primaries, Mick Dumke and Ben Joravsky take a look at the races that could have the most impact on your life.
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Cook County Needs Cojones
Which Dem candidate for county board president is most likely to take on Mayor Daley?
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In absentia, Stroger and Giannoulias take a beating on Devon Avenue
Candidates for Cook County board president, sheriff, and U.S. Senate make pitches to a Muslim group on West Devon—and rip on their opponents who didn’t show up.
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Why Todd Stroger Is Hosed
In skipping a candidates’ forum, Todd Stroger confirms that he’s lost the ability to lead the county—if he ever had it.
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The Cook County Film and Entertainment Commission: Now With a Budget
Three weeks ago, Deanna Isaacs reported on Todd Stroger’s desire for a Cook County Film and Entertainment Commission; at the time, the ordinance was on its 13th draft, but there weren’t any estimates of what it would cost. Crain’s reports it would cost $250k, and the idea isn’t going over well with some Cook County […]
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Clout on the Calumet River
Marina owner Mike Olsen has reason to fear the city will force him out of business to the benefit of his competition.
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The Stars in Todd Stroger’s Eyes
Cook County Board president Todd Stroger wants to set up a Cook County Film and Entertainment Commission.
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Water rec president Terry O’Brien: in the board presidency race
According to WBEZ, Terry O’Brien, president of the Water Reclamation District, will run for Cook County Board president. Mick Dumke praises O’Brien for going Superfund on the water rec’s old reputation as a patronage dump, but wonders if O’Brien should crack down on commissioners who put tens of thousands of miles on perk cars for […]
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A Perk That Needs to Die
The CTA says employees can no longer drive on our dime if it’s not work-related. Who’s next?
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The county free-for-all
The race for Cook County Board president is starting to look like another free-for-all.