At midterm, Emanuel still cozy with City Council

May. 16, 2013
Some aldermen praise Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s hands-on approach to City Council wheeling and dealing. But can his unprecedented aldermanic support endure?

Churches take ‘leap of faith’ on water deal

May. 8, 2013
Chicago religious groups pulled their opposition to a compromise plan to charge non-profits for city water after some last-second lobbying.

Obama's Chicago crew

May. 3, 2013
If she is confirmed as Commerce Secretary, Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker would be far from the first Obama pal from the Windy City.

Aldermen question parking meter plan

Apr. 30, 2013
Some Chicago aldermen say 30 days may not be enough time to review proposed tweaks to the city’s parking meter privatization deal.

Chicago flood plan for the 'new normal'

Apr. 23, 2013
As Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces a big new flood control project for Chicago, some say plans need to adapt for climate change.

Watchdog: Mayor stymies probes

Apr. 17, 2013
If Emanuel's staff is subpoenaed, its enforcement lies with... the mayor. The IG doesn't like that.

Emanuel: ‘No threat to Chicago’

Apr. 16, 2013
Chicago officials deny threat to the city after Boston bombing. 

Emanuel warns on pension crisis

Nov. 19, 2012
Mayor Emanuel had no comment on Quinn's website for pension reform or Squeezy the Pension Python, but did say the pension situation is dire.

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