A water and tax increase approved by the City Council last Wednesday is just one of many fiscally irresponsible initiatives needed to pay for the…
New water and sewage tax adds to Chicagoans’ woes
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Aldermen show support for those affected by Nabisco layoffs
Aldermen Wednesday voiced support in favor of a resolution urging Mondelez International, the maker of Oreo cookies and other popular snacks, to reconsider its move…
Former Gov brings term limit referendum campaign to West Side
Former Governor Pat Quinn brought his referendum campaign to term limit the mayor of Chicago to the city’s West Side Wednesday. Quinn spoke…
Aldermen approve Emanuel’s $580M property tax increase
The City Council on Wednesday approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel‘s $7.8 billion budget, the centerpiece of which is a 4-year, $580 million increase in property taxes.…
Chicago City Council Approves Emanuel Budget
Chicago Alderman Wednesday passed Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s $7.8 billion budget that includes a massive property tax hike as well as a variety of other taxes…
Committee Supports Obama Land Transfer
The Chicago Committee on Housing and Real Estate on Wednesday approved a transfer of land from the Chicago Park District to the City, potentially bolstering…
Diluted Talk About Dispensary
Residents of the 33rd Ward and candidates seeking to oust Ald. Deb Mell are criticizing the approval process for a proposed medical marijuana dispensary in…
Three Set To Challenge Heir For 33rd Ward Alderman
Three candidates have met Monday’s deadline to file petitions challenging 33rd Ward Ald. Deb Mell, who’s running to retain the seat Mayor Rahm Emanuel appointed…