As the parents and teachers at Oriole Park Elementary learned the hard way, you can't be afraid to squeak if you want to get some grease from Mayor Emanuel.
The Public Building Commission gives its blessing to Mayor Emanuel's plan to spend at least $18 million building an annex in a Lincoln Park grammar school that doesn't really need one.
In the wake of the state's pensions cuts, Mayor Emanuel's itching for a fight with Chicago's unions—the big question is will he go after firefighters and cops as well as the teachers.