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Robert Reed

Posted inAnalysis, Policy

Chicago’s Mayor Is Changing A Longtime Method For Naming A Police Leader

by Robert Reed and Alexandra Gilewicz April 7, 2016November 10, 2022

Each city has its way but Chicago’s mayor is changing a longtime method for naming a police leader.

Posted inAnalysis, Policy

Muni Bankruptcy: Lawmakers Can Run But They Can’t Hide

by Robert Reed January 26, 2016November 10, 2022

Can Governor Rauner and state Republican leadership wrest control of the Chicago Public School system from Mayor Rahm Emanuel?

Posted inAnalysis, Policy

Recall Rahm? Right Now, There’s No Way To Do It

by Robert Reed December 8, 2015November 10, 2022

Rahm Emanuel, who vows not to resign and disputes claims of withholding the Laquan McDonald police shooting tape for political purposes, cannot be plucked from office by a Chicago recall effort. 

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom

Mitsubishi Exits, What’s Illinois’ Next Move?

by Robert Reed and Rich Rovito October 21, 2015November 10, 2022

A public-private task force seeks a new buyer or tenant for the automaker’s mammoth plant. But government may be reluctant to sweeten a deal with tax credits or other incentives, a Rescuing Illinois report finds.

Posted inAnalysis, Policy

Rahm, Chuy Make Their Closing Arguments

by Robert Reed March 18, 2015November 10, 2022

New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.

Posted inAnalysis, Policy

Mayoral Hopefuls Talk Cops, Schools and TIFs

by Robert Reed January 29, 2015November 10, 2022

Responding to BGA questionnaire, candidates outline their reform plans.

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom

Municipalities’ New Frontier: Ending Local Debt Disaster

by Robert Reed August 6, 2012November 10, 2022

Municipalities must recognize the danger of the local debt crisis and use it as an opportunity to regain control of their finances and fate.

Posted inAnalysis, Policy

Municipalities’ New Frontier: Ending Local Debt Disaster

by Robert Reed August 6, 2012November 10, 2022

“When written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters-one represents danger, and the other represents opportunity.” — President John F. Kennedy

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

Hey Lansing, Why Wait? Take Public Pension Cure

by Robert Reed June 20, 2012November 10, 2022

The Village of Lansing knows there’s a big problem with the way it’s awarding some public pensions. Lansing’s leaders just need to show some courage and fix it.

Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy

State Lawmakers Did OK But Need to Do Much More

by Robert Reed June 8, 2012November 10, 2022

While the state’s latest legislative session ends with a whimper and not the big bang of much-needed public pension reform, taxpayers can still chalk up a few important victories.

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