The county jail's downsizing doesn't guarantee that taxpayers will save money. (ABC7)
As Stroger quits his committeeman post, his future in politics is in doubt (CNC) — though he said recently that he'd like to stay in the game. (FOX News Chicago) Read more...
Todd Stroger has resigned his 8th Ward committeeman position and says he's done with politics for now. (Daily Herald)
The county has finally resolved a long-standing - and expensive - wrongful prosecution suit. (Trib) Read more...
If you think Chicago politics is corrupt, take into consideration Pakistan, Zaire, Uganda and a whole host of other places where it's much worse, says James Warren. We're "pipsqueaks" compared to them. (Chicago News Cooperative)
County Board President Todd Stroger talks about Black History Month and lessons he learned from his father. "He was a perfect mentor. He taught me perseverance," Stroger said. (Sun-Times) Read more...
Daley makes last-ditch plea to avoid CTA service cuts (Sun-Times)
If deal reached after cuts take effect, one week to restore CTA service (RedEye via Twitter)
With the primary campaign winding up, candidates are still finding contributions flowing in. Last minute advertisements and messaging blitzes aimed at voters cost money, after all.
In the week prior to Tuesday’s primary, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District President Terrence O’Brien raised more than any other candidate, in part to sizable donations from a number of unions and family members. He raised $340,850, far more than his three competitors. Read more...
