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Alderman Ed Bus weighs in on "Anchor-gate"

May. 10, 2011
Alderman Ed Bus finally gets his big break and Robert Feder destroys it! The word on the street is that the infamous Walter E. Smithe commercial featuring local celebrities and television anchors saluting the mayor has been pulled.

Video: Alderman Ed Bus & Mayor Daley

Apr. 19, 2011
Last week, I was able to participate in a farewell/retirement party for Mayor Richard M. Daley. And when I say able to participate, I mean I was given an audience with the King. Alderman Ed Bus was asked to perform. The party was thrown by Chicago furniture celebrities, the Walter E.

Kaufmann: Who will have the better VIP shindig tonight?

Apr. 14, 2011
Top story: Tonight, President Obama will be in Chicago to kick off his campaign for reelection in 2012. He will be here at Navy Pier for a big fundraiser tonight. Opposite that fundraiser, Mayor Daley will be attending the "I Love Chicago.
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