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State panel wants Reese buildings on National Register

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:17:45 GMT

Rebuking Mayor Richard M. Daley's demolition of architecturally-significant buildings at the former Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, a state panel voted unanimously Friday to recommend to federal officials that the remaining buildings be named to...
Source: Chicago Tribune

Morning Shorts

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:24:02 GMT

“If there aren’t any Asian carp, we still believe it was an essential operation,” John Rogner, assistant director of the Illinois Natural Resources Department, said before the lone 22-pound fish was found.
Source: Capitol Fax Blog

Board President Struggles to Rally Crumbling Political Base

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:12:59 GMT

The embattled president of the Cook County Board says he can name a long list of elected officials and labor union leaders who have forsaken him. But it is the name at the top of Todd H. Stroger's tally of defectors that stands out: Mayor Richard M.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Chicago News Cooperative: The Pulse: Daley Allies Split Over the Budget

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:06:57 GMT

For the first time since Mayor Richard M. Daley appointed him to the City Council seven years ago, Alderman Thomas Tunney (44th Ward) voted against the mayor’s $6.1 billion budget proposal. This article is part of our expanded Chicago coverage.
Source: The New York Times

Chicago News Cooperative: Board President Struggles to Rally Crumbling Political Base

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:59:24 GMT

The embattled president of the Cook County Board says he can name a long list of elected officials and labor union leaders who have forsaken him. But it is the name at the top of Todd H. Stroger’s tally of defectors that stands out: Mayor Richard M.
Source: The New York Times

Year-Round Indoor Fresh Market Opens

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:18:09 GMT

CHICAGO (CBS) ― The city's Farmers Markets are closed for the winter, but Chicago now has a new place to turn for fresh food all year round.
Source: CBS2 Chicago

Maggie Daley being treated for bone cancer

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:14:30 GMT

(AP) — Doctors say Maggie Daley, the wife of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, has begun radiation treatment for a cancerous lesion on a bone of her lower right leg.
Source: ChicagoBusiness.com

Chicago Budget Gets City Hall Approval

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:18:33 GMT

Chicago Aldermen have passed Mayor Richard M. Daley's budget proposal by a vote of 38-12. Details to follow. Add your comment: Comments are moderated. See guidelines.
Source: Chicago Public Radio

Quoted in ''Midway makes a comeback''

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:17:31 GMT

said in USA Today:

Midway Airport is pulling out of the recession faster than O'Hare International Airport, as shifts in the air travel market boost Midway's fortunes and breathe new life into Mayor Richard M. Daley's plan to privatize the city's No. 2 airport.

Quoted in '"Last year, the police Maced the whole hallway"'

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:39:56 GMT

Richard M. Daley said in Salon:

The day that the city of Chicago decides to divide schools by gang territory, that’s the day we’ve given up the city

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Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:39:33 GMT

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addresses the media during a press conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, right, listens to the discussion.

Photo from AP Photo

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:35:19 GMT

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, left, addresses the media during a press conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, right, listens to the discussion.

Leaders on Lincoln: Mayor Richard M. Daley

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:54:18 GMT