Emanuel replaces CHA board chair

Nov. 23, 2011
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has replaced the board chairman of the city’s public housing authority.James Reynolds, who has served on the Chicago Housing Authority board since August 2010, is now on the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority board.

Culture czar seeks public input

Nov. 23, 2011
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will conduct “many community conversations” in early 2012 as the department begins the process of crafting a long-term, comprehensive cultural plan for the City of Chicago.So writes DCASE Commissioner Michelle T.

On behalf of the president, Emanuel hits Iowa

Nov. 18, 2011
Iowa Democrats will pay between $100 and $5,000 to attend an event Saturday night along with Rahm Emanuel.

The CityArts Program: an open letter to DCASE

Nov. 17, 2011
Early last April, when Rahm Emanuel merely was Mayor-Elect, I used this blog space to send him an open letter about the CityArts Program. I never heard back from him.

Aldermen back Emanuel's budget 50-0

Nov. 17, 2011
Layoffs and cuts are coming to Chicago city government, and residents will soon be hit with higher fees and fines.

Another 'rubber stamp' council?

Nov. 16, 2011
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel passed his first big test before the city council on Wednesday.

Council passes Emanuel's budget in 50-0 vote

Nov. 16, 2011
Chicago aldermen unanimously supported Mayor Rahm Emanuel when they approved his 2012 budget on Wednesday in a 50-0 vote.  "We have a strong future.

How Anita Baker inspired the Bulls MJ

Nov. 16, 2011
Today is a big one for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. He worked hard on his first city budget, and today he puts on his best suit, maybe puts some product in the old hairstyle and tries out a different cologne. A cologne called "Victory."

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