Chicago Current archives
Commissioners will duke it out over the sales tax this week. Will Mayor Daley endorse a Stroger opponent?
November 16, 2009 @ 8:27 AM
Wherein the mayor makes an exceedingly brief stop at an event for the homeless
November 16, 2009 @ 8:12 AM
A crowd expected to hear all four Democratic candidates for Cook County president discuss the issues, but only three showed up.
November 16, 2009 @ 7:30 AM
Thousands of hotel workers are planning a week of protests against hotel managers in the U.S. and Canada. Hundreds plan to demonstrate in Chicago this afternoon.
November 16, 2009 @ 6:00 AM
An anti-violence rally and a drop-in at the Chicago Architecture Foundation are on the mayor's Saturday schedule
November 13, 2009 @ 5:53 PM
U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez endorsed Gov. Pat Quinn in the Democratic primary race, giving Quinn a boost with Hispanic voters.
November 13, 2009 @ 1:00 PM
The city's draft 2010 budget calls for a 21 percent cut to funding for neighborhood economic development organizations. The groups say their work is even more important during the recession.
November 13, 2009 @ 11:52 AM
The rates the city pays to its body removal contractor are way out of line with what other government agencies pay, and Alderman Ed Burke wants to do something about it. But does he stand to benefit from the move?
November 13, 2009 @ 10:30 AM
The bill would affect rules on drainage, soil erosion and water quality at new developments. Environmental activists say it doesn't go far enough.
November 13, 2009 @ 8:58 AM
Gubernatorial candidate and Chicago businessman Andy McKenna picked up a key endorsement from Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Cross.
November 13, 2009 @ 6:00 AM
The mayor's public schedule for Friday, Nov. 12
November 12, 2009 @ 6:29 PM
Gubernatorial candidate William "Dock" Walls says it's "a dark day" in Illinois politics. He's accusing Gov. Pat Quinn of trying to eliminate his only black rival.
November 12, 2009 @ 5:01 PM
Revenue from the city's unpopular parking deal will also provide an additional 100,000 home-delivered meals to seniors.
November 12, 2009 @ 2:40 PM
You won't have to pay more to ride the CTA for the next two years. But the agency is still wrestling with a budget shortfall.
November 12, 2009 @ 2:07 PM
Plans to reorganize health care delivery in the county are slowing, but all options are still on the table.
November 12, 2009 @ 1:00 PM
William "Dock" Walls will hold a press conference today, to build on his allegation that Gov. Pat Quinn is engaging in racially divisive politics.
November 12, 2009 @ 12:17 PM
What a week it's been for Cook County politics. Here's the highlights reel.
November 12, 2009 @ 9:15 AM
Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica says it's a "brand-new day" after Gov. Pat Quinn signed a law that limits Cook County President Todd Stroger's veto power.
November 12, 2009 @ 8:15 AM
Cook County Clerk David Orr says a worst case scenario entails candidates appealing petition challenges in circuit court. Ballots for the Feb. 2 primary election must be printed by Dec. 14.
November 12, 2009 @ 7:30 AM
Gubernatorial candidate Bill "Dock" Walls says the motivation behind the challenge of his petition is racially-based.
November 11, 2009 @ 5:00 PM
