- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 7, 2013
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Kim Jong-un to Richardson: Is Depardieu coming with?
Kim Jong-un hopes to see French actor Gerard Depardieu accompanying Bill Richardson and Eric Schmidt on their controversial humanitarian flight to North Korea
- News & Features, Ben Joravsky on Politics, Dec 28, 2012
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NYSE sale to ICE different from CBT to CME
In the battle of the acronyms, New York fared better than Chicago
- News & Features, Ben Joravsky on Politics, May 23, 2012
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While you were distracted by NATO ...
Mayor Emanuel doles out TIF and charter money—and cuts cops and libraries
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 18, 2012
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Keeping his Mitts on his money
Romney pays a low rate of taxes, and if elected, will fight to keep it that way
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 18, 2011
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This is what theocracy looks like
The Republican candidates tackle the key biblical issues in Iowa Saturday.
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 11, 2011
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Chicago's leaky water system
History reveals that Emanuel won't change much about how the city taps its water supply.
- News & Features, Feature, Nov 10, 2011
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Water + sewers = slush fund
As your water bill doubles, Mayor Emanuel siphons off millions to cover murky city expenses
- News & Features, Ben Joravsky on Politics, Oct 27, 2011
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Chicago property tax 101
What to tell an alderman who fibs to you about TIFs
- Blogs, Bleader, Oct 18, 2011
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One sharp mayor
On Mayor Emanuel, razors, and other sharp objects.
- Blogs, Bleader, Sep 21, 2011
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How many in Chicago Obama's proposed "Buffett Rule" could affect
There are 212,300 millionaires in Chicago, all of whom could see a tax increase if President Obama's controversial "Buffett Rule" is passed.
- News & Features, Ben Joravsky on Politics, Sep 8, 2011
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Mayor Emanuel’s budget show
It’s a familiar script: you pay more, the little guys get fired, and the mayor hoards the money
- News & Features, Ben Joravsky on Politics, Sep 1, 2011
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Unlovable losers
The latest scheme to spend public money on Wrigley Field is as bad as the team that plays there
- Blogs, Bleader, Aug 22, 2011
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Is our economy ailing from too much government, or not enough? Two prominent Republicans disagree
Government should take a seat on the bench, says a leading Republican congressman. Government should step up to the plate, says a leading Republican financier.
- Blogs, Bleader, Aug 16, 2011
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Repeat after me: No new taxes
In the Iowa debate, a Fox anchor cornered the candidates into a loyalty oath.
- Blogs, Bleader, Aug 3, 2011
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Obama back in town to celebrate his 50th
President Obama returns to Chicago today to celebrate his 50th birthday at the Aragon.
- News & Features, Politics, Nov 25, 2010
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Do the Math
If housing prices are in the tank, and property taxes are based on property values, why are my property taxes going up?
- Blogs, Bleader, Apr 16, 2010
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Don't Tread on Them: Profile of a Tea Party Rally
Some photos by Lauri Apple of the teabagger protest in Daley Plaza yesterday.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jul 31, 2009
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A reliable source of revenue
Chicago should legalize it--then tax it.
- Blogs, Bleader, Mar 11, 2009
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Government For Nothing
David Leonhardt's article on federal taxes applies to Chicago with a twist: We want government services, but pretend we don't pay for them.
- Blogs, Bleader, Mar 4, 2008
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The fourth estate fights back
After increasing the local sales tax, City Council may celebrate by doubling the parking tax.
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