- Best of Chicago, City Life, Jun 20, 2012
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Best Politician We'd Like to Resurrect
1990s Helen Shiller (46th)
- Blogs, Bleader, Mar 15, 2011
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New Report Shows a Reliable City Council for Daley
- News & Features, Politics, Jul 22, 2010
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Why Can't Chicago Recycle?
A world-class city, a "green" mayor—what's the problem? Insiders say the city's budget woes are only part of the story.
- Blogs, Bleader, May 6, 2010
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A Chicagocentric Mother's Day Gift Guide
Mother's Day gift ideas for Mom, available on CafePress and Zazzle.
- News & Features, Politics, Dec 17, 2009
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It Doesn't Take Much to Be a Maverick
Alderman Tom Allen makes history by daring to question the mayor's pet financing scheme in City Council chambers.
- Blogs, Bleader, Feb 26, 2009
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Charge it to my account once more
Aldermen spent more than $3 million last year on expenses incurred as part of their "official duties"--like expensive cars, bottled water, and parking tickets.
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 25, 2008
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Dumpster dealing
A debate percolates on garbage, recycling, money, and the great Dumpster controversy of 2008.
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 19, 2008
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The bad-news budget
The City Council passes Mayor Daley's 2009 budget by a 49-1 vote.
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 18, 2008
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Same time next year
The City Council has always voted overwhelmingly for Mayor Daley's budgets, and tomorrow it will probably keep its streak alive.
- Blogs, Bleader, Feb 26, 2007
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The final countdown
In the last days of the municipal election campaign, nothing is too dirty or too bizarre.
- Blogs, Bleader, Feb 9, 2007
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A technical foul on Helen Shiller?
Another battle in the fight between 46th Ward alderman Helen Shiller and challenger James Cappleman.
