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Ex-lawmaker nearly doubles his pension with one month of work
All it took for former state Rep. Robert Molaro to nearly double his public pension was spending one month as an aide to Ald. Ed Burke, the powerful chairman of the Chicago City Council's Finance Committee. Among Molaro's duties: Write a 19-page white...Tags: Executive Branch, Illinois Governor, Politics, George Ryan, Justice System
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Navy Pier's zany past
As Chicago waits for the latest renovation plans for Navy Pier, it is safe to say that whatever is unveiled, it won't be any wackier than what the pier already has seen in its 95 years.
Navy Pier has been an entertainment venue, a university, a naval...Tags: Human Interest, World War II (1939-1945), Colleges and Universities, Music, College Sports
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North Chicago police chief on leave following excessive force allegations
Tribune reporterNorth Chicago’s police chief has been placed on leave while the city investigates six separate allegations of excessive force by officers. Mayor Leon Rockingham Jr. announced the move Tuesday afternoon, saying Chief Mike Newsome would remain on...Tags: Chicago, North Chicago
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Chicago aldermen disclose outside jobs, income
Clout StreetNew financial disclosure statements show six of the Chicago City Council's 16 new aldermen have outside jobs or own businesses. Nine of the aldermen who were elected for the first time last year gave up other jobs, according to disclosures and...Tags: Michele Smith, William D. Burns, Elections, John Arena, Ameya Pawar
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Aldermen to reap generous pensions
WGN NewsAt the beginning of Mayor Daley’s reign at city hall, a succession of heart attacks killed three Chicago aldermen within several months. Many of their colleagues signed a tribute letter honoring them, but also taking the vulnerable moment to ask...Tags: Interior Policy, Politics, Heart Attack, Pension and Welfare, Richard M. Daley
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Emanuel speed camera ticket measure approved
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s controversial speed-camera ordinance that would ding violators with tickets of up to $100 won Chicago City Council approval. The 33-14 vote at Wednesday's City Council meeting follows a last minute concession that was...
Tags: Elections, Chicago Mayor, Politics, Fines, Rahm Emanuel
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Taste of Chicago headliners include Jennifer Hudson, Death Cab, Chaka Khan
The first paid concerts in Taste of Chicago history will be announced Thursday, including performances by Jennifer Hudson, Death Cab for Cutie, Chaka Khan and Dierks Bentley.
On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council approved a $25 fee for the 3,000-seat...Tags: Taste of Chicago, Raphael Saadiq, Chaka Khan, Dierks Bentley, Kids These Days (music group)
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Beavers says feds indicted him on tax charges when he wouldn't wear wire
Tribune reportersCook County Commissioner William Beavers was indicted Thursday on charges he failed to pay taxes on tens of thousands of dollars in campaign funds that he used to pay off personal expenses. But the storied, tough-talking 77-year-old Democrat denied the...Tags: Elections, Internal Revenue Service, Prosecution, Income Tax, Justice System
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William Beavers indicted on tax fraud charges
Cook County Commissioner William Beavers, an old-school ward boss who often bragged about his political dominance with a barnyard reference to his virility, was indicted Thursday on charges he pocketed campaign funds and a county stipend without paying...Tags: Elections, Internal Revenue Service, Prosecution, Mike Quigley, Justice System
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Chicago's 'hall of shame'
The indictment Thursday of William Beavers adds a new name to a long list: Chicago politicians charged with crimes. Beavers, a Cook County commissioner, is accused of tax evasion and other offenses from January 2006 to about April 2011. For part of that...Tags: Trials, Prosecution, Cook County, Cook County Government, FBI
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