Each city has its way but Chicago’s mayor is changing a longtime method for naming a police leader.
Robert Reed
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Muni Bankruptcy: Lawmakers Can Run But They Can’t Hide
Can Governor Rauner and state Republican leadership wrest control of the Chicago Public School system from Mayor Rahm Emanuel?
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Recall Rahm? Right Now, There’s No Way To Do It
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.
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Mitsubishi Exits, What’s Illinois’ Next Move?
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.
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Rahm, Chuy Make Their Closing Arguments
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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Mayoral Hopefuls Talk Cops, Schools and TIFs
Responding to BGA questionnaire, candidates outline their reform plans.
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Municipalities’ New Frontier: Ending Local Debt Disaster
Municipalities must recognize the danger of the local debt crisis and use it as an opportunity to regain control of their finances and fate.
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Municipalities’ New Frontier: Ending Local Debt Disaster
“When written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters-one represents danger, and the other represents opportunity.” — President John F. Kennedy
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Hey Lansing, Why Wait? Take Public Pension Cure
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.
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State Lawmakers Did OK But Need to Do Much More
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.