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Aldermen rally to save free jumping jacks
Of all the ways Mayor Daley has wielded his budget ax, the unkindest cut of all for Chicago aldermen turned out to be free jumping jacks. The longstanding Chicago tradition of providing free jumping jacks — or moonwalks — to neighborhood festivals is wildly popular and a summer highlight for inner-city kids. Aldermen served notice they were not about to take the heat for snatching that perk away.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Aldermen rally to save free jumping jacks
Of all the ways Mayor Daley has wielded his budget ax, the unkindest cut of all for Chicago aldermen turned out to be free jumping jacks. The longstanding Chicago tradition of providing free jumping jacks — or moonwalks — to neighborhood festivals is wildly popular and a summer highlight for inner-city kids. Aldermen served notice they were not about to take the heat for snatching that perk away.
Horse racing's big windfall
The Watchdogs: Roads are crumbling. Illinois is languishing at No. 49 among all states for funding education. And the state can't pay its bills -- Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes figures state government's unprecedented $4 billion debt will balloon to more than $5 billion by March.
Ald. Stone tries to ax inspector general's budget
Ald. Bernard Stone (50th) struck out Monday in his attempt to write Inspector General David Hoffman out of the city budget in retaliation for an absentee ballot fraud investigation that targeted Stone's ward superintendent.
Agreement reduces budget layoffs
At least 145 of the 929 city employees targeted for layoffs will keep their jobs -- and they could be joined by dozens more -- thanks to an unprecedented agreement forged Monday between Mayor Daley and organized labor.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
South Side kids see the fun side of cops Aldermen ring up $40K from circus Wannabes line up for open-seat turkey trot Barack Obama's thank you letter to the people of IllinoisSaturday, November 15, 2008
South suburbs lose their casino betFriday, November 14, 2008
Cellini pleads not guilty Crowd seeks Emanuel's House seat State casino finalists cut to 3Thursday, November 13, 2008
Claypool will not run for Rahm Emanuel's seat Daley wants state Senate leader from here Rep. Davis has moving violation tossed Senate OKs hearsay evidence Daley: CEOs warn 'huge layoffs' are coming Foie gras fever back: One wants elephant ban Daley rebukes alderman who spoke out against war Illinois won't get extra inauguration tickets Construction crews may be fined for night noiseWednesday, November 12, 2008
Ald. Smith still calling for elephant cruelty ordinanceTuesday, November 11, 2008
Daley budget hits, clears 1st hurdle Cabbies vow strike as fares set to drop Obama team courting Solis DoyleMonday, November 10, 2008
It's good being gov: Goodie list worth thousands Getting busted with a hooker may get more expensiveSunday, November 9, 2008
Dumpster fee gripes? City piles onSaturday, November 8, 2008
Daley ready to dish out more TV taxes Court keeps abortion off license plates Duckworth tells students to honor vetsFriday, November 7, 2008
Reilly taking up some of Natarus' old crusades Oberweis: 'No plans' to seek office again Group to Daley: Here's how to enhance government Watered-down elephant cruelty ordinance OKd Daley hopes for raise in tourism County budget director out All about EmanuelThursday, November 6, 2008
Daley proposes amnesty for overdue parking tickets Obama leaves big shoes to fill Daley plan gives Block 37 extra $12 mil. for hotelWednesday, November 5, 2008
Will Vrdolyak ties hurt developer? Probe: Why are road salt prices up 300%?Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Red-light cam firm gets $32M payday Daley basks in Election Day glow City Hall reacts to Vrdolyak guilty verdict Computer glitch stalls results in Cook County 3 more PR deals puts Daley's tab at $50 mil. Problems voting? Tell us about itMonday, November 3, 2008
Vallas say he's not running for gov The case against 'Fast Eddie' VrdolyakSunday, November 2, 2008
Sen. Dick Durbin's daughter dies Garbage crew slackers unlikely to be fired Rezko, pals made millions on Home Depot dealLynn Sweet Blog
Latest blog headlines Obama, McCain statement on "need to launch a new era of reform" Text. (11/17/2008 12:47:58 PM) John McCain, Barack Obama Chicago meeting. McCain will help Obama. Pool report. (11/17/2008 12:14:21 PM) John McCain, Barack Obama meeting now in Chicago. "The national press is tame compared to the local press," Obama says. (11/17/2008 11:39:57 AM) The actual Obama Senate resignation letter. Print out and keep (11/17/2008 08:30:16 AM) More Obama on CBS' "60 Minutes" (11/17/2008 08:26:49 AM) The Valerie Jarrett Story. Named senior Obama White House advisor (11/15/2008 12:57:02 PM) Barack and Michelle Obama "60 Minutes" Sunday interview preview (11/15/2008 03:10:32 AM) Valerie Jarrett will be senior advisor and assistant to the President. (11/14/2008 17:36:40 PM) Durbin icy relationship with Blagojevich dims Duckworth chances for Obama seat (11/14/2008 12:06:24 PM) Bill Ayers on ABC's "Good Morning America." So of course he knows Obama....Transcript (11/14/2008 09:18:15 AM)
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Aldermen rally to save free jumping jacks Horse racing's big windfall Ald. Stone tries to ax inspector general's budget Agreement reduces budget layoffs South Side kids see the fun side of cops Aldermen ring up $40K from circus Wannabes line up for open-seat turkey trot Barack Obama's thank you letter to the people of Illinois South suburbs lose their casino bet Cellini pleads not guilty Crowd seeks Emanuel's House seat State casino finalists cut to 3 Claypool will not run for Rahm Emanuel's seat Daley wants state Senate leader from here Rep. Davis has moving violation tossed Senate OKs hearsay evidence Daley: CEOs warn 'huge layoffs' are coming Foie gras fever back: One wants elephant ban Daley rebukes alderman who spoke out against war Illinois won't get extra inauguration tickets Construction crews may be fined for night noise Ald. Smith still calling for elephant cruelty ordinance Daley budget hits, clears 1st hurdle Cabbies vow strike as fares set to drop Obama team courting Solis DoyleLatest News
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