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Aldermen Say Taste Of Chicago Is Becoming A Losing Proposition
Five aldermen led by the 2nd Ward’s Robert Fioretti point out that the Taste Of Chicago’s attendance has been dropping and lost more than $1 million last year and hasn’t been profitable since 2008.
Doctor: Damage To Jonylah Was ‘Overwhelming’
Newsradio spoke with one of the physicians who tried to save 6-month-old Jonylah Watkins in her final hours.
Aldermen Block Mayor’s Ethics Reforms, For Now
Mayor Rahm Emanuel suggested he was not all that concerned that aldermen had balked at his proposed ethics reforms for the City Council.
Mayor: I’ll Listen To Aldermen’s Budget Ideas, But ‘I’m Not Raising Taxes’
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he’s willing to listen to aldermen’s suggestions as they pore over his proposed budget, but there are some ideas the mayor said will generate an instant “no.”
City Failing To Address Exploding Pension Problem, Watchdog Says
The head of a government watchdog group says Chicago aldermen and others aren’t doing enough to help end the city’s growing pension crisis.
Aldermen Hoping Teachers’ Strike Ends Quickly
As contract talks resumed between striking Chicago Public School teachers and the Chicago Public Schools, disappointed aldermen were hoping the teachers’ strike would be a brief one.
BGA Blasts Pension Sweeteners For Daley, Aldermen
The Better Government Association is denouncing the latest examples of alleged government pension manipulation, uncovered by a Chicago Tribune investigation.
Aldermen Discuss Proposal To Tax Sugary Soft Drinks
Experts on both sides of a proposal to impose an extra tax on soft drinks and other sugary beverages poured out their arguments for the City Council’s Health Committee on Tuesday.
Emanuel: Aldermen Can Make Changes To Infrastructure Trust Ordinance
Now that his controversial construction financing plans have passed the City Council, Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he does not mind if the aldermen make a couple more changes.
Emanuel Calls Special City Council Hearing On Ward Remap Plans
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has called a special City Council meeting for Thursday for consideration of a new map of the city’s 50 wards.
Latino Activists Pushing New Ward Map As Compromise
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is still publicly keeping clear of the fight among Chicago aldermen to redraw ward boundaries.
Hispanic Aldermen Propose City Council Map With Only 25 Wards
In the feud over the Chicago ward remap, a familiar, but oft-dismissed push to cut the City Council in half is resurfacing.
City Council Approves Mayor Emanuel’s First Budget
The Chicago City Council has voted unanimously to adopt Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s first budget, which both he and many aldermen said represented a compromise on a number of tough issues in its final form.
Just One More Day Until Vote On Mayor Emanuel’s Budget
Just one more day remains before the City Council votes on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s first budget proposal.
Congestion Parking Fee Won’t Just Sock Downtown Drivers
New concerns have erupted Wednesday morning over Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s planned congestion premium – the extra $2 tax at downtown parking lots and garages suggested as part of his budget plan.
28 Aldermen Sign Letter Of Concern Over City Budget Cuts
Mayor Rahm Emanuel was experiencing a first on Wednesday – pushback from a majority of Chicago aldermen. It’s all over his budget plan for 2012.
Aldermen Grill Top Cop On Station Closings, Officer Deployment
Police Supt. Garry McCarthy was on the hot seat at City Hall on Thursday, as aldermen demanded to know why he plans to close police stations and how he’s deploying police officers.
Aldermen Express Concern About Higher Fees In Budget Plan
City budget hearings got underway Wednesday morning at City Hall, as aldermen questioned Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s budget team about the spending plan for 2012.
Aldermen Push For TIF Reform
A group of Chicago aldermen, along with the Chicago Teachers Union and some community groups, rallied at City Hall Tuesday to push a move to allocate surplus TIF money to go back into the budget.
Teachers Union To Go To Aldermen With Case Against Longer School Day
The Chicago Teachers Union is taking its case against a longer school day directly to the City Council.
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