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From the Archives: What Makes Obama Run?new
Lawyer, teacher, philanthropist, and author Barack Obama didn't need another career, the Chicago Reader noted in this 1995 profile. But he entered politics to get back to his true passion -- community organization.
Chicago Reader |
Hank De Zutter |
11-05-2008 |
Politics
The Browning of the Green Partynew
Despite conflict between environmentalists and the immigrants' rights movement, congressional candidate Omar Lopez thinks the Greens could supplant the Democrats as Latinos' party of choice.
Chicago Reader |
Kari Lydersen |
08-18-2008 |
Politics
An Independent Streaknew
Chicago's South Loop voters gave Second Ward alderman Robert Fioretti the power.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
03-17-2008 |
Politics
Chicago Might Take Your Housenew
The latest TIF proposal allocates $10 million for a "potential" land grab by the city.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
03-03-2008 |
Politics
Chicago's Mayor in the Mirrornew
When it comes to skyrocketing property taxes, Mayor Daley is wagging his finger in the wrong direction.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
02-19-2008 |
Politics
Mell Family Politicsnew
Richard Mell strikes a deal to push his daughter Deborah into the Illinois statehouse -- and independent-leaning Iris Martinez out.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
01-28-2008 |
Politics
A Good Day for Chicago's Rainmakersnew
The well-connected score again as the city works out new TIF deals for a former alderman, a wealthy private hospital, and a big car dealer.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
01-22-2008 |
Politics
Chicago Dems Are Dividednew
At a glance, how the nominating contest between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton has split the city's Democratic bigwigs.
Chicago Reader |
Mick Dumke |
01-22-2008 |
Politics
Dynamic Flash for Democratsnew
Wanna raise funds to run for office, nag Schwarzenegger about health care, or just make fun of Bush? Call Articulated Man.
Chicago Reader |
Harold Henderson |
01-15-2008 |
Politics
Chicago's True TIF Tallynew
Cook County clerk David Orr reveals -- nay, publicizes -- that TIFs sucked up more than $500 million in property taxes last year.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
11-26-2007 |
Politics
Who's the Boss of Mara Georges?new
Chicago's top lawyer reports to both the mayor and the City Council -- until they disagree. Then it's clear where her loyalties lie.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
11-12-2007 |
Politics
Chicago's Storm to Comenew
As residents face tax hikes that will force people from their homes, Mayor Richard Daley deflects blame onto state leaders.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
09-04-2007 |
Politics
Defending Leo Straussnew
The University of Chicago philosophy prof has been blamed for the rise of the neocons and even the invasion of Iraq -- now one of his disciples hopes to clear his name.
Chicago Reader |
Julie Englander |
08-27-2007 |
Politics
Daniel Biss is Banking on the Netrootsnew
Online fund-raising has proved startlingly successful for the independent-minded Democrat who hopes to be an Illinois state representative.
Chicago Reader |
Harold Henderson |
08-20-2007 |
Politics
At Least One Guy is Willing to Defy Mayor Daleynew
Too bad it's over Little League baseball.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
08-06-2007 |
Politics
