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So Sayeth Santayananew

The presidential race this year looks a lot like the one in 1960. And 1968. And 1976. And 1980. And 1828.
Chicago Reader  |  Michael Miner  |  02-25-2008  |  Commentary

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

TIF for Tatnew

Why the governor is suddenly so interested in Mayor Daley's pet financing scheme.
Chicago Reader  |  Ben Joravsky  |  07-02-2007  |  Politics

Chicago Pols' Freshman Orientationnew

The new aldermen get their bearings while the veterans conduct business as usual.
Chicago Reader  |  Mick Dumke  |  05-29-2007  |  Politics

TIF Now, Ask Questions Laternew

Good intentions aren't enough to justify Chicago's latest slush fund.
Chicago Reader  |  Ben Joravsky  |  03-06-2007  |  Politics

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