- Whistling in the dark? FOX Chicago News reports that new Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle’s purge of Stroger insiders includes three whistleblowers who helped authorities build case against alleged scammer Carla Oglesby. BGA wonders if Toni’s team took that into consideration.
- Bottom Ten. Huffington Post offers a pictoral guide to Stroger’s 10 “lowest moments” in office, starting with the sales tax increase that Todd called his proudest achievement because it stabilized finances.
- Quinn query. Trib editorial questions Quinn’s commitment to solving state’s fiscal and pension crises by citing his pledge to protect union employees from layoffs and decision to offer early retirement to state police officers.
- Forum flap. Sun-Times reports Rahm Emanuel is the only top-tier mayoral contender to opt out of three forums next week. BGA urges Emanuel to join others in discussing key issues, side-by-side, in Chicago neighborhoods.
What I’m Watching—Dec. 8, 2010
