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10:27am

Tue May 15, 2012

'Unity Party' May Form To Unseat Indicted State Rep. Smith

Democratic ward committeemen on Chicago's West Side, including Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, plan to create a third political party in the state's 10th House District in order to challenge State Rep. Derrick Smith, who faces federal bribery charges.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Huffington Post

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10:53am

Mon May 7, 2012

Routes To Downtown Chicago To Be Closed For NATO Summit

The U.S. Secret Service and city of Chicago quietly announced at the end of Friday afternoon that Lake Shore Drive and the part of Interstate Highway 55 near McCormick Place convention center will be shut down for the NATO summit, May 20 and 21.

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Chicago Tribune

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by Matthew Blake

5:52pm

Thu May 3, 2012

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Chicago City Watchdog In Limbo

Chicago Politics

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel touted this week a step his administration has taken to fight corruption: strengthening the city’s ethics ordinance. But Emanuel has not fulfilled a campaign pledge to strengthen the Chicago Inspector General’s office.

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10:47am

Fri Apr 20, 2012

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Chicago To Test Speed Camera Surveillance Technology This Fall

A day after a proposal to install automated speed limit enforcement cameras near schools and parks passed the City Council, Chicago Department of Transportation Commissioner Gabe Klein discussed how the city would choose a private contractor to operate the cameras.

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Chicago Sun-Times

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by Matthew Blake

3:08pm

Wed Apr 11, 2012

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Cloud Of Skepticism Surrounds Chicago Infrastructure Trust

Politics

There are worries that Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposed “Infrastructure Trust” will not be accountable to the public and City Council. However, the trust is still largely undefined, raising another, more basic question: What projects will it finance?

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11:24am

Wed Apr 11, 2012

Grand Jury Indicts State Rep. Smith

The saga of State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago) continued yesterday as a grand jury indicted the legislator on federal bribery charges.

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Capital Fax

Rockford Register Star

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10:23am

Mon Apr 9, 2012

Beavers Will Hold Legal Fundraiser Today

Cook County Commissioner William Beavers (D-Chicago) will hold a fundraiser today to help pay for legal fees associated with federal tax evasion charges.

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Chicago Sun-Times

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11:58am

Fri Apr 6, 2012

Emanuel Wants Chicago Tourism Offices Across The World

In his ongoing quest to make Chicago more of an internationally prominent city, Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants the city to open tourism offices in Brazil, Germany, and Japan this year.

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State Journal-Register

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10:22am

Tue Mar 13, 2012

Key Emanuel Ally To Profit From Speed Camera Proposal

A key political ally of Mayor Rahm Emanuel could profit, if Chicago uses red light cameras to give drivers speeding tickets.

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Chicago Tribune

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