- Blogs, Bleader, Jul 27, 2010
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Food Truck Ordinance Goes to Council Tomorrow
As a draft of the proposed food truck ordinance heads to the City Council, one of its architects, chef Matt Maroni, prepares to roll out his mobile Gaztro-Wagon for the first time.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jun 8, 2010
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Still No Council Hearings Scheduled on Police Understaffing
Mayor Daley's handpicked chairman of the City Council's police and fire committee says he's worried about understaffing at the police department but won't commit to discussing it in a public hearing.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jun 1, 2010
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As City Council Vote Approaches, Walmart and Unions Still Haven't Met
Walmart cancels another negotiation session with local unions. Is the new store in Pullman in trouble?
- Galleries & Museums, Art Feature, Apr 1, 2010
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50 Aldermen/50 Artists
All 50 portraits, from the group show, including works by Derek Erdman, Jon Gitelson, Lucas Blair Simpson, and more
- Blogs, Bleader, Mar 26, 2010
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Special Session for Daley's Appointments a Bummer for at Least One Alderman
The Chicago City Council has two new aldermen, but otherwise it's business as usual at City Hall.
- News & Features, Politics, Nov 26, 2009
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The Insider
Remembering the unflappable Michael Scott
- Blogs, Bleader, Mar 27, 2009
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They got theirs
Aldermen approving a plan to ensure community benefits if Chicago wins the 2016 Olympics have a lot to be thankful for.
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 17, 2008
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Talking tough, acting soft
After much tough talk, the City Council rolls over the Michael Reese Hospital deal and gives Mayor Daley exactly what he wants.
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 12, 2008
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Here's the truth: "You've got to have a budget"
They may be arguing about the 2009 budget, but Mayor Daley and the City Council agree on one thing: we're hosed.
- Blogs, Bleader, Mar 4, 2008
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Buttonholed
A City Council committee agrees: drug dealers sell drugs, not extra suit buttons.
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 20, 2007
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That's one way to get out the vote
A flyer touting county recorder Eugene Moore's reelection bid invites you to a party and lingerie show.
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 11, 2007
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Right to work
The finance committee votes to approve a plan to open trade unions to more minorities, but some aldermen worry it's toothless.
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 10, 2007
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I'm not with Stupid
This election season, everybody seems to be running against Todd Stroger.
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 7, 2007
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The song remains the same
Lest the people in high-rises suffer: a maverick alternative to Daley's property tax hike is almost certainly DOA.
- Blogs, Bleader, Sep 10, 2007
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The mayor's choosing
Aldermen Howard Brookins and Ed Smith have their eyes on higher office, leaving Mayor Daley in the catbird seat.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 14, 2007
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"A 'win' situation"
A report from Monday's special City Council meeting on the mayor's affordable-housing ordinance.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 14, 2007
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More on the repeal of the foie gras ban
More on the proposed repeal of the foie gras ban.
- Blogs, Bleader, Apr 20, 2007
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The post-election future of the foie gras ban
Having survived a tight runoff, 50th Ward alderman Bernard Stone says he still wants to repeal the foie gras ban.
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 18, 2006
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Sitting Pretty
Aldermen with no challengers chill out.
