Sound bite of the day: The Emanuel DNA

Dec. 8, 2011
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is very excited that Sara Lee is moving its operations from the suburbs to the West Loop.

Sound bite of the day: EPA gets heavy dose of folk

May. 24, 2011
Today, the EPA held a public hearing in Chicago to get input on newly proposed regulations over air pollution.

Top 10 Mayor Daley sound bites

May. 13, 2011
As Richard M. Daley walks out of his 5th floor office and ends his tenure as mayor of Chicago, the media will definitely look back at his legacy as a leader and a policy maker for the city.

Sound bite of the day: Emanuel tight-lipped on bin Laden mission

May. 2, 2011
Mayor elect Rahm Emanuel was asked today about the killing of Osama bin Laden during a press conference to announce his pick for Chicago's new top cop.

Sound bite of the day: Kirk goes after (Navy Pier) pirates

Feb. 28, 2011
Just when I thought we would have to retire the 'Sound bite of the day' due to the sudden retirement of State Senator Ricky 'Hollywood' Hendon. But alas, our new Senator comes to the rescue! Senator Kirk is campaigning against pirates.

Sound bite of the day: Bears cornerback DJ Moore loves Tom Brady's taste in women

Dec. 9, 2010
DJ Moore is a nickelback for the Chicago Bears. That means he comes in the game when the offense spreads out, so he can cover wide receivers.

Sound bite of the day: Berny Stone botches opening statement

Dec. 3, 2010
50th ward Alderman Berny Stone took part in a WBEZ forum featuring 50th ward candidates vying for the seat in 2011.

Ricky 'Hollywood' Hendon (on civil unions): "It's just fairness, y'all, that's all"

Dec. 1, 2010
State Senator Ricky 'Hollywood' Hendon had something to say during the civil union floor debate today in Springfield. And I believe he now rivals Mayor Daley for most 'Sound bite of the day' entries.

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