Rahm Emanuel
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.
Chicago Electric Aggregation Plan Ahead Of Schedule
The Emanuel administration says its plan for bulk buying of electricity is moving ahead of schedule and that means some extra savings for Chicago residents.
Rahm Emanuel Reports For Jury Duty, Tweets From Jury Pool Room
Even Chicago’s big boss doesn’t get out of jury duty–or at least reporting for jury duty.
Emanuel Chokes Up Discussing Teen’s Murder: ‘She Is What Is Best In Our City’
An emotional Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in Kenwood, a week after performing with her school band at President Obama’s inaugural, was “what is best in our city,” and the gunman who killed her was a “punk.”
42 Applicants So Far To Replace Sandi Jackson In 7th Ward
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office has so far received 42 applications for the vacancy in the 7th Ward following the resignation of Sandi Jackson.
Emanuel To Banks: Stop Supporting Gun Makers
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is putting more pressure on gun makers to get behind his push for an assault weapons ban and criminal background checks for gun purchasers.
Emanuel Won’t Sign Off On Wrigley Field Upgrade Just Yet
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he like some parts of the Chicago Cubs plans to refurbish Wrigley Field, but he’s not ready to give his blessing to a deal just yet.
Bernstein: Ricketts, Cubs Learn From Mistakes
Tom Ricketts met his wife in the Wrigley Field bleachers, or so goes the legend that was spun as he and his siblings purchased the Cubs in 2009.
Preckwinkle To Introduce Stricter Gun Regulations
Gun owners in Chicago and suburban Cook County may have new incentives for keeping better track of their weapons.
Clayco To Move HQ, Jobs To Chicago
Clayco Inc. develops and builds large projects across the country and it already has 280 employees in Chicago. Moving the corporate headquarters here from St. Louis will add another 300.
Chicago Using Unspent NATO Money On School Gardens
Mayor Emanuel’s tour of a student-run garden was interrupted by protestors.
In Illinois, Flags Lowered To Half-Staff As Officials Express Horror At School Shooting
Gov. Pat Quinn was among the public officials who expressed condolences and horror at the shooting rampage, details of which were still emerging by late afternoon.
‘A Different Attitude:’ Gang Funerals Will Include Searches, Tight Security
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says Chicago police are making strong moves to confront continuing city violence—which has included violent attacks at funerals.
Emanuel Directs Leftover NATO Funds For Community Projects
As part of his effort to fight gang violence in Chicago, Mayor Emanuel is directing left over NATO funds to community groups.
Janitors’ Union Calling for Investigation of City Contract
The SEIU wants Lisa Madigan to investigate potential mob ties to United Maintenance.
Electric Truck Firm To Bring Jobs To Chicago
Electric vehicle manufacturer to benefit from voucher program.
Chicago Schools Chief Pitches 5-Year Moratorium On School Closings
Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett said Monday the plan depends on Illinois lawmakers allowing an extension on a deadline for announcing proposed school actions. Byrd-Bennett wants a one-time extension of the deadline from Dec. 1 to Mar. 31 .
City Shuts Down Nearly Three Dozen Businesses Tied To Gangs
Mayor Emanuel is cracking down on crime by targeting neighborhood businesses with ties to gangs.
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