- News & Politics, Politics Mar 13, 2018
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‘Chuy’ García vows to keep fighting Chicago machine from Congress
The Cook County commissioner also opens up about his flip on the soda tax and why he decided not to take challenge Rahm again.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 22, 2017
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Cook County Board passes 2018 budget that will lay off 321 employees, and other Chicago news
Also, the City Council approved Emanuel's 2018 budget with a 47-3 vote.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 23, 2018
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Tammy Duckworth will be the first senator ever to give birth, and other Chicago news
Also, Legionnaires' Disease might be a problem in the state capitol.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 22, 2018
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Gadfly George Blakemore, Cook County Board's biggest nightmare, wins spot on November ballot
The longtime political watchdog emerged from the primaries as the Third District Republican candidate for Cook County Board, running for the seat vacated by Jerry "Iceman" Butler.
- News & Politics, Feature Apr 7, 2011
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Jerry Butler: Soul Survivor
Jerry "Iceman" Butler was an A-list soul singer, playing with Curtis Mayfield and Otis Redding. Today, he mulls taxes and health care as the longest-serving member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
- News & Politics, Letters Apr 14, 2011
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Letters and Comments: Cheers to Soul Man Jerry Butler
Plus: Observations on Chicago's neighborhoods, DePaul's tenure process, and Gossip Wolf vs. DeRogatis
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 26, 2014
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Preckwinkle says that she's not going to say whether she's running for mayor
The Cook County board president says she's focused on her reelection effort but refuses to rule out a mayoral bid.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 28, 2016
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Chicago cops purposely blocked audio on dash-cam videos, Homan Square scandal gets even more interesting, and other Chicago news
Also, Mavis Staples enlists interesting new collaborators, and the media wonders whether Governor Rauner has a state e-mail address.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 7, 2010
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The Langert Murders: Back in the News
A high-profile Winnetka murder and the bizarre investigation that followed, 20 years later.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 14, 2017
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Cook County Board delays showdown over soda tax until October 10, and other Chicago news
Also, Emanuel's right-hand man steps down and will be free to work part-time on 2019 mayoral campaign.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 11, 2017
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The soda tax was repealed, but Cook County still has to find a way to fund the government
The pop tax repeal only puts off the inevitable.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 8, 2017
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Cook County commissioner wants to add marijuana legalization referendum to March 2018 ballot, and other Chicago news
Also, Emanuel slams Trump for "pointing fingers" at Chicago again.
- Best of Chicago, City Life Jun 20, 2013
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Best Young Political Lobbyist
Adrienne Alexander
- News & Politics, Politics Mar 30, 2011
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For Preckwinkle, Rewards Are Hard to Find
New Cook County president has accomplished much, but challenges are many
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 10, 2016
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Rahm says he's not worried about Trump trying to ‘penalize’ Chicago, tries to cheer up City Council, and other news
Also, the Cook County Board is supposed to vote on a penny-per-ounce soda tax Thursday.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 13, 2009
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Manny and Scott Take on the TIFS
Aldermen Manny Flores and Scott Waguespack take up Mike Quigley's TIF reform crusade.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 16, 2011
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Preckwinkle Pleased With 100-day Report Card
She wouldn't give herself a grade, but County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is pleased with the results of her administration's 100-day report card.
