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A "Grand Experiment" In Budgeting
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Anyone whos been following the City of Chicagos budgeting processknows that neither the public nor elected officials have had muchsubstantive input into each years spending. But up in Chicagos 49thWard, Ald. Joe Moore and some of his constituents are testing out a newprocess -- "participatory budgeting" -- at the ...16 hours ago -
TIF Dominates The Chicago Budget Debate
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Judging by the budget debate that took place yesterday, theres nodoubt that members of Chicagos City Council have noticed theunprecedented tax increment financing (TIF) blowback that we chronicled this week. In our round-up, we noted how Ald. Tom Allen (38th Ward) had, in late October, trumpeted the need for TIF ...23 hours ago -
A Local Posterchild For Our Broken Immigration System
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For months now, the Illinois Coalition of Immigrant and RefugeeRights (ICIRR) has kept a spotlight on Rigoberto Padilla, a 19-year-oldUniversity of Illinois-Chicago student who is staring down a Decemberdeportation deadline. As the coalition points out, Rigos situation --he is facing deportation due to a misdemeanor ...1 day ago -
Some aldermen criticizing Daleys budget, but its expected to pass
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Posted by Hal Dardick at 10:15 a.m.; last updated at 12:25 p.m. The Chicago City Council is expected to approve Mayor Richard Daleys $6.1 billion budget proposal largely intact today, but not before aldermen offer the usual smattering of complaints....1 day ago -
Daleys Mental Health Fig Leaf
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Is this Mayor Daleys idea of a compromise? Yesterday we noted that Ald. Joe Moore (49th Ward) had introduced a budget amendmentcalling for the restoration of the $2.5 million in lost state mentalhealth reimbursements. (Ongoing billing glitches at the Department ofPublic Health are to blame for the drop in funding.) ...2 days ago -
Daley says private trade show managers need to do their part to cut costs at McCormick Place
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Posted by John Byrne at 3:40 p.m. Mayor Richard Daley today called on private-sector managers of McCormick Place trade shows to join unions and convention center officials in finding a way to hold down costs to stem the defection of...2 days ago -
Chronicling The TIF Blowback
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Anyone who has been following the debate over tax increment financing (TIF) this past decade is probably rubbing their eyes indisbelief today. Thats because the Sun-Times became the second daily paper in a week to devote an editorial to Mayor Daleys "slush fund," capping off an unprecedented two months in terms of ...2 days ago -
Attempt to penalize absent Chicago police disciplinary board members stalls
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Posted by David Heinzmann at 12:59 p.m. An attempt to penalize members of a Chicago police disciplinary board for failing to attend meetings where the fates of officers facing misconduct charges are decided stalled today at a City Council hearing....2 days ago -
New admission standards for CPS schools
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These stories caught my eye because well I subscribe to a Google Alert where I can pick up articles regarding Ald. Lyle. There were stories on CPS admissions and stories ( such as this ) on an ordinance to restrict the number of dogs a person can own. I like dogs to be sure, however, I believe the CPS issue is more ...3 days ago -
Daley proposes $1.5 million boost to next years budget
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Posted by Hal Dardick at 6:10 p.m. Mayor Richard Daley’s administration today proposed using $1.5 million in new annual revenue expected from a lawsuit settlement to boost spending in next year’s budget. The extra spending would blunt the impact of...3 days ago -
Aldermen balk at proposal to limit dogs in Chicago homes
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Posted by Hal Dardick at 3:53 p.m. Aldermen today balked at a proposal to limit the number of dogs kept in Chicago households following opposition from veterinarians, animal advocates and pet owners. The proposal from Ald. Ray Suarez, 31st, would...3 days ago -
The Fight At City Hall To Restore Human Services Funding
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In just two days, the Chicago City Council will put Mayor Daleys$6.1. billion budget to a vote. From the looks of various news reports,even some of the mayors staunchest allies remain concerned about his plan to plug the budget hole by pulling another $370 million from the citys dwindling reserves . Encouragingly, ...3 days ago -
Daley, TIF, And Your Higher Property Tax Bill
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Is Mayor Daley acting a little defensive these days or what? During a Tuesday press conference, he took a jab at the aldermen who are opposing his $35 million property tax rebate gimmick, adding: "So thepoliticians are saying: increase your property taxes and increase yourincome tax. Unbelievable! It seems ...1 week ago -
Daley turns to private sector for human resources commissioner
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Posted by Hal Dardick at 2:12 p.m. Mayor Richard Daley announced today he has turned to the private sector for a new human resources commissioner, five months after the previous personnel chief resigned amid conflict with City Hall watchdogs. Daley named George Arteaga — recently the vice president of human ...1 week ago -
Aldermen and Daley honor Michael Scott at council meeting
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Posted by John Byrne at 12:10 p.m. The City Council and Mayor Richard Daley paused during todays meeting to pay tribute to late school board president Michael Scott, who one alderman lauded as Chicagos secretary of state. Scotts widow, Diane, his children, Monique and Michael Jr., and other family members and ...1 week ago -
Daley to aldermen: Have a better tax relief plan?
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Posted by John Byrne at 12:30 p.m. Mayor Richard Daley today defended his $35 million property tax relief plan that was rebuffed by a City Council committee, saying homeowners should hold their aldermen accountable if the measure doesnt pass. The councils Finance Committee declined to vote on the mayors proposal ...1 week ago -
Aldermen Reject Daleys Property Tax Gimmick
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Last week, we reported on Chicago Ald. Joe Moores (49th Ward) frustration with Mayor Daleysgambit to yank $35 million from a reserve fund created by the parkingmeter lease to refund some taxpayers between $25 and $200 on theirproperty tax bills. On the floor Wednesday, Moore suggested that whilethe impact of the ...1 week ago -
Alderman wants to ban relatives from stealth payroll
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Posted by Hal Dardick at 9:05 p.m. Saying he was troubled by the actions of a colleague, Ald. Thomas Allen said today he wants to ban the hiring of relatives on a stealth payroll controlled by the City Council. Allen,...1 week ago -
Politicians, Handguns, And Hypocrisy In The Windy City
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Elected officials and hypocrisy often go hand-in-hand it seems. Especially in the Windy City, where I live. And their continual insistence on “do as I say, not as I do” extends to the handgun debate here in the city of Chicago. Despite a municipal ban on this type of firearm, Chicago’s elected officials are ...1 week ago -
The Tribune Highlights "TIF Gone Wild"
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Last week, we credited 42nd Ward Ald. Brenden Reilly for his opposition to the proposed creation of a sixth tax increment financing (TIF) district in his booming downtown ward. Today, the Tribune editorial board chimed in, calling out Mayor Daley for attempting to exploit a legitimate economic tool to further ...1 week ago
