Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
City's Red-Light Camera Vendor Under Scrutiny
Company's bid for speed camera contract dropped after ethics violation. Read »
Rahm Budget Banks on Speed-Camera Revenue: Report
Proposed speed cameras in Chicago school zones and parks might do more than protect kids -- they also could keep Mayor Rahm Emanuel from raising taxes in 2013. Emanuel reportedly budgeted $30 million from... Read »
What to Look for During Today's City Council Meeting
Two big items are up for vote during Wednesday's city council meeting: Mayor Rahm Emanuel's speed cameras and proposed Infrastructure Plan. The meeting could prove to be Emanuel's biggest so far. Here's a... Read »
Opinion: Why They Voted For (And Against) Speed Cameras
Aldermen testify on the speed camera ordinance, which passed 33-14 today: “If other aldermen don’t want cameras, give them to me. I’ll put them in my ward," James Balcer (11th) said. Read »
Chicago Council Approves Speed Cameras
Chicago's City Council on Wednesday approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan 33-14 to add speed cameras near hundreds of city parks and schools. About 300 red-light cameras will be retrofitted with speed radars to... Read »
Opinion: How Can We 'Trust' Infrastructure Plan
Such programs require checks, balances, accountability and transparency. Read »
Bike Group Cam Catches Speeders Near Park
The Active Transportation Alliance wants Mayor Rahm Emanuel's speed cameras in Chicago. And the group, known for encouraging people to walk, bike or take public transit over driving, says it collected proof... Read »
Cyclists Favor Speed Cameras
The Active Transportation Alliance says speed cameras will make Chicago safer for bikes and pedestrians. But what about speeding bikes? Read »
Rahm Again Softens Speed Camera Proposal
Ahead of a committee vote on the installation of speed cameras near hundreds of Chicago parks and schools, Mayor Rahm Emanuel tweaked the proposal a little more. Read »
Rahm Amends Speed Camera Proposal
"This is about making sure people abide by the law," the mayor said, brushing aside criticism of the plan as a revenue grab by the city. He said Chicago has been investing in its children, now it is... Read »
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Barack Obama
He's in the fight for his political life. Should he lose the 2012 election for the presidency, he'll likely move back to Chicago's Kenwood Neighborhood and instantly become Chicago's biggest celebrity.
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City Defends Proposed Parking Meter Plan
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Illinois House Approves Concealed Carry Bill
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Are CPS Welcoming Schools Better Than The Closed Ones?
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Rahm, Byrd-Bennett Discuss CPS Closings
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Meet the Kid Who Took on Rahm
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A Tale of Two Schools
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Outbursts, Protests as School Board Closes Schools
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CTU President Reacts to Closure Vote
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Mayor on Political Consequences
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Rahm Pledges With Tornado Recovery If Needed
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Mayor Not Worried About Political Fallout from School Closures
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Quinn 'Open Minded' About Medical Marijuana Bill
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Parents of Sandy Hook Victims Join Quinn in Quest for Gun Control
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Quinn: Pension Reform Before Gaming Bill
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Perception Not Reality On Mag Mile Safety: McCarthy
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Demonstrators Arrested in Final School Closure Fight
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CTU's Lewis on Re-Election
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Preckwinkle Takes Issue With School Closures
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McCormick Place Wouldn't Automatically Get Chicago Casino: Rahm
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Mayor Seeks to Protect Chicago Interests in State Gun Law
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