Rahm Emanuel
Alderman Talking To Bond Experts For A Way Out Of Parking Meter Deal
In a newsletter to 42nd Ward residents Alderman Brendan Reilly says he is getting expert help trying to find ways of getting out of the city’s 75-year parking meter lease deal championed by former Mayor Richard Daley.
DuSable High School Honored With Landmark Plaque
A Chicago home to royalty in the arts, and a mayor of Chicago, has been honored as the city’s most historic site for African-Americans, reports WBBM’s John Cody.
Activists Call For Boycott Of CPS Meetings
Activists fighting the mayor’s plan to close more than fifty schools, mostly in black neighborhoods, are urging people to boycott the public meetings being held for the individual schools, reports WBBM’s Mike Krauser.
Mayor Wants To Get Tough On Drinking, Gambling, Urinating In Public
Drinking, gambling and urinating on the public way are crimes that, Chicago Police contend, can “ruin the social fabric” of a neighborhood and set the stage for more serious crimes, including prostitution, gang loitering and narcotics sales.
Mayor’s Brother Offers Insight Into Rahm Emanuel With New Book
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s brother, Zeke, offers a revealing portrait of Chicago’s top elected official in a new book he was signing in Winnetka Thursday.
Emanuel Administration Loses Social Media Guru
You probably don’t know his name, but he helped you figure out where Chicago’s snowplows were this winter.
Wisch: A Giant Jumbotron at Wrigley? How About a Big Fat No
CBSChicago.com reported that a jumbo-sized sticking point has emerged in the negotiations over the rehab of 99-year-old Wrigley Field with the Cubs wanting to erect a giant video screen beyond the bleachers that would measure 6,000 square feet.
3 Ways Teachers Can Blow Off Rahm-Induced Stress
A few ways teachers can take that crushing anguish they’ve acquired while fighting for their communities and relieve it just the tiniest bit.
Chicago Ministers Call For Moratorium On School Closings
More than a dozen ministers from the South and West sides delivered a letter to Mayor Emanuel’s office calling for a year-long moratorium on school closings.
Mayor Emanuel Breaks His Silence On School Closings
They called him a racist. They called him the “Murder Mayor.” After two days of silence, Mayor Rahm Emanuel finally speaks about the decision to close 53 Chicago public schools.
Emanuel: Chicago Casino Money Would Go To Schools
Mayor Emanuel says Chicago children would be the beneficiaries if the state allows the city to have a gambling casino.
Emanuel Says Bridge Replacement Saves Time, Money
The CTA compares it to open heart surgery: the shutdown of the Wells Street Bridge for reconstruction, starting this weekend – affecting the Brown Line and five other lines. And Mayor Emanuel says the city is saving money – and time.
CPS Finds $15M To Pay For All-Day Kindergarten
Art, music, computers classes — it’s a sacrifice many principals and parents have had to make in order to fund a full day of kindergarten. No more, though. CBS 2′s Dorothy Tucker reports.
Emanuel Warns Sequestration Cuts Will Hurt Chicago
Mayor Emanuel is warning Chicago will be hurt if lack of a budget deal triggers automatic budget cuts known as Sequestration, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
Chicago Mourns Loss Of Blues Musician Magic Slim
Mayor Emanuel has issued statement mourning the loss of bluesman Magic Slim, who did it his way against some long odds. WBBM’s John Cody has more.
Emanuel To Expand Recycling Program To Entire City
The Emanuel Administration is announcing the first major expansion of Chicago’s Blue Cart Recycling Program. He kicked off the first phase on the North Side.
Emanuel Agrees To Deal With Police Sergeants’ Union
Mayor Emanuel and labor leaders have announced settlement on a new Police Sergeants’ contract that he hopes can be a framework for a larger police union agreement.
IDOT Worker Picked To Replace Jackson As 7th Ward Alderman
A onetime Illinois Department of Transportation employee has been chosen by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to replace Ald. Sandi Jackson (7th).
Illinois And Indiana Law Enforcement To Hold Gun Summit
Illinois and Indiana law enforcement officers plan to team-up to go after gun-runners.
Hundreds Gather For Hadiya Pendleton’s Funeral
Hadiya Pendleton’s family had said they wanted to keep politics out of the 15-year-old murder victim’s funeral and despite the political undertones, considering some of the guests, they mostly did.
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