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The Unmaking of Obama, the Unbossnew
What would Chicago have been like if instead of command decisions, building projects would've been subject to many meetings and a process aimed at consensus?
NUVO |
David Hoppe |
01-09-2012 |
Commentary
Transparency in Chicago is a Big Jokenew
Mayor Daley has a laugh at reporters' expense, but that’s not who's losing out.
Chicago Reader |
Mick Dumke |
05-24-2010 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Richard Daley
Inside Chicago's Shadow Budgetnew
The Daley administration commands an off-the-books kitty of taxpayer money equivalent to a sixth of the official city budget. Now we've got documents that show what they want to do with it.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky and Mick Dumke |
11-02-2009 |
Politics
You Should Be Hoping That The U.S. Doesn't Win The Bid To Host The 2016 Olympicsnew
As the International Olympic Committee prepares to unveil next Friday the name of the host city for the 2016 Olympics -- and as Americans root for Chicago to win -- some experts note that hosting the games can actually devastate local economies.
Boston Phoenix |
Anne Elizabeth Moore |
09-23-2009 |
Sports
Mayor Daley: Mr. Big Spendernew
As the city faced a gaping budget deficit, the Daley administration closed out Chicago's oldest and fattest slush fund by spending every last cent in it -- and then some.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
08-10-2009 |
Politics
The Story of Chicago's Parking Meter Lease Dealnew
How Mayor Daley and his crew hid their process from the public, ignored their own rules, railroaded the City Council, and screwed the taxpayers on the parking meter lease deal.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky and Mick Dumke |
04-10-2009 |
Policy Issues
Chicago Mayor Wheeling and Dealing Could Leave Taxpayers On the Hooknew
While we’ve all been riveted by Governor Blagojevich’s alleged plans to sell Barack Obama’s Senate seat to the highest bidder, Mayor Daley has been busy making his own deals, mortgaging the city to balance the budget and win the Olympics.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
01-26-2009 |
Commentary
Obama Supports Chicago's 2016 Olympic Bid at His Own Risknew
Last month president-elect Barack Obama vowed to end the old system of awarding federal goodies to friends. But I'm not sure the call for productive and prudent public spending applies to the expensive wish lists of his hometown the same way it does to those of, say, the Detroit auto industry.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
12-08-2008 |
Politics
Obama's Election Doesn't Give Mayor Daley Any More Powernew
Obama was happy enough to return the favor of Daley's presidential endorsement by endorsing the mayor in his reelection campaign. But now that he's in the White House, he doesn't really need him anymore.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
11-17-2008 |
Politics
Why a Vote for Obama is Not a Vote for Mayor Daleynew
You want to vote Republican, go ahead. But don't justify your vote for McCain as a vote against Daley. You'll be fooling yourself.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
09-22-2008 |
Commentary
